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Awomar (Ceremonial bowl)
(c. 1900)

Medium
earthenware, earth pigments

Measurements
26.1 × 24.6 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through the NGV Foundation with the assistance of The Thomas William Lasham Fund, Founder Benefactor, 2001

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Bangwis village, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
2001.439

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
The incised design depicts an Isagwa spider, one of the artist's clan totem.