EA/74/5 - 
carving

carving

Objectcode
EA/74/5
Description (brief)
Carving in the shape of a man's head, colour is white. The stern is pronounced and coloured black. On both sides of the head geometrical shapes are carved out (possibly praying mantis). These carvings are coloured red. The nose is pierced and a piece of wood is stuck through the septum. Beneath both ears a number of chevrons is engraved, coloured red. Interesting is that one of the ears is carved the wrong way about.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dating
1960-1965
Dimensions (L x W x H)
29,0 x 11,0 x 16,0 cm
Production technique
carving

Thesaurus terms

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 » sculpture
OVM Category » nijverheid, handel en dienstverlening