Prawn Figure Item Number: 2716/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wood prawn painted black, red and brown. Red eyes with white shell inset bulge out from slightly recessed eye socket.
Item History
- Made by Ronnie Bowie (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
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Ronnie Bowie (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 58
- Accession Number
- 2716/0014