Figure Item Number: 2720/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden carving of figures standing upon each other in two columns. In the front, one man stands upon the head of another, both facing forward. The men are holding two very tall spears. In the back, one man stands upon the head of another man sitting. The standing man is facing forward and the sitting man is facing backwards. String is knotted through all the figures' ears. Carved details are highlighted with white paint. 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
- 2720/0011