Medium
bone
Measurements
29.7 × 9.8 × 3.8 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr B. K. Woodman, 1969
© the artists
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Ambunti, May River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
D145-1971
Department
Pacific Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Long thin pointed stick, the top of which is carved in a large crouching bird with open beak and tongue, the beak reaching to join the bird's feet. Pierced spectrum and pierced bumps on back.