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Board
(mid 20th century)

Medium
synthetic polymer paint and earth pigments on wood, shells, cane

Measurements
157.8 × 45.5 × 15.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1970

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
D118-1971

Department
Pacific Art

Physical description
Oblong shaped board with two cane hanks on other sides, flat and slightly hollowed out at the back, stylised face with central ridge running down forehead and nose. Two concave shells as eyes.