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Lime stick
(late 19th century-early 20th century)

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

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Ambunti, May River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
D146-1971

Department
Pacific Art

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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.