Stool Item Number: Ie417 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden stool with a rectangular shape consisting of an elongated crocodile as the base with a flat, rectangular shaped, seat with rounded corners. The reptile has countless scales carved in shallow relief. The tail and neck extend; they are conical in shape and taper to a point. The neck has a chevron incised design and the face has an incised mouth with eyes and nose carved in relief. The seat is the back of the crocodile. The stool is covered in black pigment. The underside is hollowed.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea ?
- Owned by Alan F. Pierce before October 30, 1981
- Received from Alan F. Pierce (Donor) on October 30, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Alan F. Pierce
- Received from
- Alan F. Pierce (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 30, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on October 30, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0720/0036