Dog Figure Item Number: 2716/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden dog and pup carving. The dog is laying down with its head above crossed forepaws. The dog has cowrie shell eyes and black stripes painted overall on brown ground. The pup is suckling at a nipple on the dog's side.
Item History
- Made by Edward Dumoi (Maker) in Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea during 2006
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea between April 2006 and May 2006
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before October 16, 2008
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on October 16, 2008
What
- Name
- Dog Figure
- Identification Number
- 2716/6
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood, cowrie shell and paint
- Overall
- height 14.0 cm, width 79.0 cm, depth 29.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Edward Dumoi (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
- Collected in
- East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2006
- Collection Date
- between April 2006 and May 2006
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 2008
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 57
- Accession Number
- 2716/0006