Female Figure Item Number: 2716/16 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Basketry female figure standing on two short legs with toes holds a small child in her left arm. Both have mask faces with cowrie shell eyes that are painted with red, black and gray pigment. The female has numerous grass braids hanging from the top rim of the mask, into which are attached carved cowrie shells.
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. Angelina has developed the use of gourds as a basis for her weavings, and it is the shape of them 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
- Female Figure
- Identification Number
- 2716/16
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- gumba bark, paint, cowrie shell, grass and gourd fruit
- Overall
- height 45.0 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 21.0 cm
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)
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
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 52
- Accession Number
- 2716/0016