Fisherwoman Figure Item Number: 3271/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carving of a fisherwoman. Painted figure stands on a thick round base, knees slightly bent, arms at sides. On her face is painted an intricate mask with cowrie shell eyes, thin ropes hanging from her orange ears, wrists and torso. A large white, brown and orange bird stands on top, pecking at her brow. Its wings are held close to its body. Artist’s signature painted on front of base.
Narrative
Field collected by Mayer in Palembei.
Item History
- Made by Teddy Balangu (Maker) in Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea during 2017
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during 2017
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before October 16, 2017
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Seller) on October 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Fisherwoman Figure
- Identification Number
- 3271/1
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood, paint and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 77.0 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 16.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul: Simal
- Creator
- Teddy Balangu (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2017
- Collection Date
- during 2017
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3271/0001