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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Pair of Standing Figures)
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Date (Execution) : |
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Geographical Origin : |
Murik Lakes, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
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Cultural Group : |
Sepik
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Wood
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Support / Technique : |
Carved
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Object Type : |
carvings (visual works)
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Visual Description :
Both figures are carved wood, they are upright and frontal and standing on roundish bases. Feet are not indicated.
U996.23.15-1 is a figure with a long beak - like nose. Ears are indicated, as well as eyes. Incised decoration on body. Wearing a hat that resembles a fish tail. It is incised and finished with ochre.
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Accession # : |
U996.23.15-1
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Width (cm) : |
7.50
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Height (cm) : |
23.00
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Depth (cm) : |
0.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of William and Henrietta Schmidt
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Artist Statement : |
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