How Tambanum Grew in the Footprint of the Crocodile Man
Item number 3091/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Wood carving of a man, woman and crocodile. A woman in an elaborately painted mask sits with knees raised, hands on stomach. The head of a child emerges from her vagina. A man stands behind her with hands on her arms. He too wears a mask, and has elaborate decorations carved into his chest. A crocodile balances on his head, its tail falling down his back. The crocodile’s chin rests on a white ball balanced on the woman’s head. Both man and woman have ear and nose embellishments made of twisted grass. The eyes of all figures are made of shell. The base of the sculpture is rounded, with the name “Lucas Tangun” carved into the side, as well as several grey footprints painted on it.
Item History
- Made by Lucas Tangun (Maker) in Tambanum, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea during 2009
- Owned by Neil B. Cole before December 2, 2014
- Received from Neil B. Cole (Donor) on December 2, 2014
What
- Name
- How Tambanum Grew in the Footprint of the Crocodile Man
- Identification Number
- 3091/7
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- kwila wood, paint, plant fibre and cowrie shell
- Overall
- height 74.5 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 27.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tambanum, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Lucas Tangun (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Neil B. Cole
- Received from
- Neil B. Cole (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 2009
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3091/0007
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