Figure Item Number: 2720/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden carving of a figure standing with an intricate staff. The figure has a long face and concentric half circles down his sides. Both arms reach forward to hold the staff. The top of the staff has a pointed animal head and the bottom has openwork. Detail are highlighted with white pigment. The figure and staff share a base.
Item History
- Made in Papua, Indonesia
- Owned by Naydeen Rajotte before October 29, 2008
- Received from Naydeen Rajotte (Donor) on October 29, 2008
What
Who
- Culture
- Asmat
- Previous Owner
- Naydeen Rajotte
- Received from
- Naydeen Rajotte (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 29, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on October 29, 2008
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2720/0006