Male Figure
Item number 2716/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Woven male figure with a bird on top of his head. The bird has a looped string on its back and is painted red and black. The man has a flat face with cowrie shell eyes, protruding nose and painted details in red and black. From the back of the head hang knotted pieces of string as hair. The body is round with one arm raised, stout legs and long toes.
Specific Techniques
The artist uses the fibre of the gumba tree. It is cut, soaked in water for a week and then spun into a twine called 'manji'. Formerly the weavings were supported by a rattan frame, but Angelina has developed the use of gourds as the base for her weavings. It's the shape of the gourd that dictates the animal that will emerge from her hand.
Item History
- Made by Angelina Gumowe (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
- Male Figure
- Identification Number
- 2716/15
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- gumba bark, cowrie shell, paint and gourd fruit
- Overall
- height 51.0 cm, width 24.0 cm, depth 21.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
- Collected in
- East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Angelina Gumowe (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)
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
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 52
- Accession Number
- 2716/0015
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