Unfinished Figure Item Number: 3145/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Seed fully covered with woven plant fibre. At top is a woven head with an unfinished flap attached at its base, and a long strand of weaving fibre hanging from end. Third part in a four part series (see 3145/2,3,5).
Narrative
3145/2-5 is a four part series showing the process of making a woven flying fox figure.
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 but Angelina has developed the use of gourds and seeds as a basis for her weavings.
Item History
- Made by Angelina Gumowe (Maker) in Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea during 2015
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during September 2015
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before October 15, 2015
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) on October 15, 2015
What
- Name
- Unfinished Figure
- Identification Number
- 3145/4
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- gourd seed and gumba bark
- Overall
- height 10.5 cm, diameter 6.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Creator
- Angelina Gumowe (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2015
- Collection Date
- during September 2015
- Ownership Date
- before October 15, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on October 15, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3145/0004