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Female figure

Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Female figure
 (early 20th century)

Medium
wood, earth pigment

Measurements
101.2 × 34.0 × 11.2 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973
© the artists

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
D3-1973

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
Carving of a female figure with an oval head, mouth open, long cylindrical body from which a ledge or handle projects at the back. Arms are carved in relief and curved down the body. Traces of pigments.

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