EA/55/13 - 
miniature bisj pole

miniature bisj pole

Objectcode
EA/55/13
Description (brief)
Small sized resemblance of a bisj pole, carved out of reddish brown wood, ajour cut. Two human figures (possibly ancestors) and a bird are recognizable. The original footing was later integrated in a wooden pedestal.
Origin(s)
Southern coast: Mimika
Dating
1954-1959
Dimensions (L x W)
69,0 x 19,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Mimika Region » Kamoro
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Fak-Fak » Subdivision Mimika » Mimika
Object category
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category » nijverheid, handel en dienstverlening