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Orator's stool
(early 20th century)

Medium
wood, earth pigment

Measurements
25.5 × 75.5 × 29.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1965
© the artists

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

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

Accession Number
D60-1971

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
Stool with a slightly concave oval-shaped seat. The sides as a v-shape cut into each end. A carved pig's head at one end with long snout and a human face on the opposing side. Carved and incised patterns on sides.