Medium
earth pigment and synthetic polymer paint on wood
Measurements
191.8 × 40.5 × 19.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1970
© the artists
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
D136-1971
Departments
Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art
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Physical description
Stylised standing figure, arm against sides, hands touching hips, large bearded head, head dress with two carved objects on the front of it.
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