Pig Figure Item Number: 2729/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven pig figure. The figure has round ears, cowrie shell eyes and a long protruding snout. On the round body are four thick legs and a long tail. The figure is brown with a painted concentric circle design in black, white and red. Attached to the back is a string for hanging.
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 February 18, 2009
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Donor) on February 18, 2009
What
- Name
- Pig Figure
- Identification Number
- 2729/3
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- gumba bark, paint, cowrie shell and gourd seed
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 7.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Angelina Gumowe (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Donor)
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 February 18, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on February 18, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2729/0003