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Water Spirit Flute2716/13 a-b

Large flute in two pieces. Thin, carved, black, wood figure, with large winged bird on its head, has braids of plant fibre with shells and bone and a long, elephant trunk-like nose hanging down, and a long red and white tail. Figure's face is covered with tattoos in beige and red. The upper figure (part a) fits into the flute section (part b) which is a large piece of bamboo, with a large hole top and bottom, covered with carved and stained black designs, and with reed basketry at top and base.

Culture
Iatmul
Material
wood, plant fibre, bamboo grass, cowrie shell, paint, fish bone and reed grass
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cassowary Woman Figure2716/10

Large wooden figure sitting upon a stool. The light green head has a row of black feathers surrounded by four rows of small shells. There are cowrie shells as eyes, painted concentric designs and a long pointed beak. The brown body has pointed breasts and small wings. Tied around the neck is a large cowrie shell. Tied around the waist is a grass skirt. A cord is knotted around both wrists and ankles.

Culture
Iatmul
Material
wood, cowrie shell, shell, cassowary feather, plant and paint
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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