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Male figure

Biwat people, Yuat River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Male figure
 (mid 20th century)

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
32.8 × 17.1 × 15.5 cm

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

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Biwat village, Yuat River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
D85-1971

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
A standing male figure, set on a round flat base with the feet marked on the mount. Arms curved round to rest on hips, prominent nose, eyes and mouth marked by raised holes and slit. A tall head with narrow and flattened top. Incised patterns of decorations on body.

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