EA/59/7 - 
human figurine 
EA/59/7 - 
human figurine
EA/59/7 - 
human figurine 
EA/59/7 - 
human figurine
EA/59/7 - 
human figurine 
EA/59/7 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/59/7
Description (brief)
Human figure carved from wood, standing on a platform, flanked by two snakes. In front a bird's head, possibly a rhinoceros bird (an important headhunting symbol). Modern carving ment for sale or tourist market.
Dimensions (L)
75,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

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 » nijverheid, handel en dienstverlening » handel en dienstverlening