EA/104/1 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/104/1
Description (brief)
Carving made of light-coloured wood representing the stylized figure of a man. On the outside of both arms and legs half-moon shaped engravings can be found (filled with red pigmentation). Genitals, facial features and navel of the figurine are represented in a pronounced fashion. The figurine seems to be wearing a hat.
Origin(s)
Asmat
Dimensions (L x W)
92,0 x 13,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts