Medium
bone, fibre
Measurements
28.0 × 9.4 × 4.0 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
D146-1971
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 pointed stick, the top is carved in a relatively large crouching bird with elongated beak reaching to join bird's feet. Back and body pierce and tied with fibre.
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