Cassowary Woman Figure Item Number: 2716/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large wooden figure sitting upon a stool. The light green head has a row of black feathers surrounded by four rows of small shells. There are cowrie shells as eyes, painted concentric designs and a long pointed beak. The brown body has pointed breasts and small wings. Tied around the neck is a large cowrie shell. Tied around the waist is a grass skirt. A cord is knotted around both wrists and ankles.
Item History
- Made by Arnold Ambu (Maker) in Kaminibit, 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
- Cassowary Woman Figure
- Identification Number
- 2716/10
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood, cowrie shell, shell, cassowary feather, plant and paint
- Overall
- height 92.0 cm, width 24.0 cm, depth 17.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Arnold Ambu (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
- Kaminibit, 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
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 52
- Accession Number
- 2716/0010