Figure Item Number: 2720/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden carving of two figures. In the front, a woman kneels facing forward and reaching her arms back. Upon her head is a large cylinderical headpiece. In the back, a man stands facing forward with his hands upon the woman's headpiece. Detail are highlighted with white pigment. The two columns of figures 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
- 2720/0007