Medium
earth pigments on wood
Measurements
199.8 × 61.5 × 47.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Todd Barlin, Founder Benefactor, 2006
© the artists
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Ramu Basin, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
2006.215
Department
Pacific Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
The highly stylised prow with ancestral figure carved on the inner part of the prow. The ancestral figure is believed to be a protector and guide whilst travelling.