Finial
Item number 3091/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Finial derivation. Tall, standing carving of a group of figures. On the round wooden base a small masked woman stands with legs slightly crouched, hands by her sides, twisted rope decorating her waist, ankles, wrists and ears. A large decorated shield stands behind her, facing the opposite direction. It holds a large face, circular motifs along both edges, and twists of rope. A second masked woman balances on the shield, similar in appearance and decoration to the woman below, but taller. Standing on her shoulders is a large tan bird with a huge curved beak, its tail resting on the shield. It too is decorated with twisted rope. The eyes of the bird, women and face on the shield are made of shell. One of the twisted fibre cords is made of red and green strands.
Item History
- Made by Edward Dumoi (Maker) in Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea during 2006
- Owned by Neil B. Cole before December 2, 2014
- Received from Neil B. Cole (Donor) on December 2, 2014
What
- Name
- Finial
- Identification Number
- 3091/8
- Type of Item
- finial
- Material
- garamut wood, paint, cowrie shell, sago fibre, plant fibre, shell and dye ?
- Overall
- height 157.0 cm, width 20.0 cm, depth 18.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Edward Dumoi (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Neil B. Cole
- Received from
- Neil B. Cole (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 2006
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3091/0008
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