U998.1.2

Artist / Maker : Unknown Title : Untitled (Model Tamtam) Date (Execution) : n.d. Geographical Origin : Vanuatu (possibly Ambrym) Cultural Group : Ni Vanuatu Style / Period : Contemporary 1950 - Medium / Material  : Wood Support / Technique : Carved Object Type : souvenir; model; tamtam Visual Description : Classic Ambrym-style tamtam design in model-form. Stylized face-design in top half (large round eyes, nose, studed border running around the face ending with two curled boar-tusk designs beneath the face. The bottom half is cylindrical with vertical linear slit at front beneath the face. Beveled at base. Smooth finish of apparent hardwood, may have a light oil finish. Accession # : U998.1.2 Width (cm) : 30.50 Height (cm) : 94.00 Depth (cm) : 0.00 Mandatory Credit : Gift of Dr. Bruce L. and Mrs. Dorothy E. Brown Artist Statement :