Figure Item Number: 771/51 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hemispherical face carved in relief; flat red and black band around outer edge with two small protruding ears in red. Details are in relief with red narrow nose, black beard; brown eyes with black lashes, grey brow, and red triangle on forehead; mouth is carved out. Back side has been partially smoothed out. A piece of cord runs through the outer band just below the chin.
Item History
- Made in Maprik, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before January 18, 1982
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on January 18, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Maprik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 18, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on January 18, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 72
- Accession Number
- 0771/0051