Fish Figure Item Number: 2729/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven fish figure. The fish has protruding lips, round face, upper and lower fins and a tail. Black dots are painted on the flat body. 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
- Fish Figure
- Identification Number
- 2729/2
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- gumba bark, paint, gourd fruit and bark fibre
- Overall
- height 20.0 cm, width 36.0 cm, depth 8.0 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
- Current Location
- Case 60
- Accession Number
- 2729/0002