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EA/75/1 - 
korwar

korwar

Objectcode
EA/75/1
Description (brief)
Korwar
Dimensions (L x Ø)
25,0 x 8,0 cm
Production technique
carving
EA/74/11 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/74/11
Description (brief)
Carving of a female figurine. The arms are bent slightly, the palms of the hands are turned towards the face. On arms, legs, and face red-coloured designs are engraved.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dating
1960-1970
Dimensions (L x W x H)
50,0 x 10,0 x 15,0 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
EA/74/10 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/74/10
Description (brief)
Carving of a man's figure. The main colour is white. On breast, arms and face half-moon shaped designs are engraved. These are coloured red. Behind the ears casuaris feathers are attached. The feet rest on a head, again resting on a second head (with ajour carving in between). The second head is held between the hands of the figurine.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dating
1960-1970
Dimensions (L x W x H)
70,0 x 15,0 x 15,0 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
EA/74/9 - 
headhunting horn

headhunting horn

Objectcode
EA/74/9
Description (brief)
Headhunting horn made of dark wood. The mouthpiece is not engraved. About two-thirds of the horn is engraved with oval shapes. Purchased in 1959.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dimensions (L x W)
33,0 x 5,0 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 » wapens, strijd en oorlog » voorwerpen die verband houden met oorlog
EA/74/8 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/74/8
Description (brief)
Carving in the shape of a woman with limbs extended. Main colour is white. The arms are bent, the hands rest on either side of the head. On the head a stylized hat is carved out. In both arms and legs half-moon shaped designs are engraved. These are coloured red. The human figure rests on a ajour-cut base with red-coloured deep engravings and a carved-out (men's?) head beneath. A snake's head reaches to the middle of the female figurine. The statue is mounted on a plastic base.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dating
1960-1970
Dimensions (L x W x H)
165,0 x 15,0 x 15,0 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
EA/74/7 - 
prau ornament

prau ornament

Objectcode
EA/74/7
Description (brief)
Prau ornament, ajour-cut. Main colour is white. Five figures are carved out, sitting one behind the other. Knees and heads are bent, the elbows rest on the knees. Facial features are coloured black. The engraved half-moon shaped designs are coloured red. The ornament ends in a curled point, coloured red with an engraved design coloured white. Purchased in 1970
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dimensions (L x W x H)
25,0 x 95,0 x 1,0 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 » vervoer » vervoer over water » decoratie van vaartuigen
EA/74/6 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/74/6
Description (brief)
Carving in the shape of a woman standing on a head. Main colour is white. Both front and back are decorated in geometrical patterns. These are coloured red. The stern is pronounced and hair style is clearly indicated. The arms are bent and the hands rest beneath the ears.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dating
1960-1965
Dimensions (L x W x H)
80,0 x 10,0 x 10,0 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
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
EA/74/4 - 
prau ornament

prau ornament

Objectcode
EA/74/4
Description (brief)
Prau ornament consisting of three ajour-cut segments. The main colour is white. The engraved half-moon shaped designs are coloured red, the engraved ovals are black.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dating
1960-1965
Dimensions (L x W x H)
40,0 x 95,0 x 18,0 cm
Production technique
carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » lime
Materials thesaurus » organic » soot
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » mineral » ochre » red ochre
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » vervoer » vervoer over water » decoratie van vaartuigen
EA/74/1 - 
shield

shield

Objectcode
EA/74/1
Description (brief)
Shield, mainly white in colour. Five diamond patterns are carved in a vertical band, surrounded by bowshaped patterns. The enclosed planes are coloured red.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dimensions (L x W)
175,0 x 57,0 cm
Production technique
carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » mineral » clay
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » verdedigingsmiddelen en bescherming
OVM Category » art » dance, dance regalia and accessories
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse