![EA/14/13 -
carving of a human head](https://papuaerfgoed.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/collectie/images/2005-04/EA_14_13.jpg?itok=dU7N627_)
carving of a human head
Objectcode
EA/14/13
Description (brief)
Piece of carving made from reddish brown wood, representing the head of a human figure. The carving has likely been made to replace a headhunted human head or a korwar (ancestor image).
Origin(s)
Northern New Guinea
Dimensions (L x W)
22,0 x 13,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Noordkust
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Geelvinkbaai
» Subdivision Yapen/Waropen
Object category
OVM Category
» art