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Figure771/51

Hemispherical face carved in relief; flat red and black band around outer edge with two small protruding ears in red. Details are in relief with red narrow nose, black beard; brown eyes with black lashes, grey brow, and red triangle on forehead; mouth is carved out. Back side has been partially smoothed out. A piece of cord runs through the outer band just below the chin.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Maprik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Suspension HookIe418

Carved wooden hook consisting of a male figure with a large, long, oval shaped head with a long nose and a slightly protruding tongue. The face has two fibre tufts on either side and is detailed with blue, white and red pigment painted in an abstract design. There is an elongated, semi-circular woven fibre handle at the top. The body consists of two arm-like structures painted red and blue that point outwards at the ‘elbow’ then taper in, creating a diamond shape. The base has a crescent shaped piece of wood with a central rectangular shape that joins to the body.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
wood, fibre and pigment
Made in
Maprik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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