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Temar ne ari (Ancestor spirit figure)

Bong Sam
Temar ne ari (Ancestor spirit figure)
 (c. 1995)

Medium
earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on clay and fibre, bamboo, shell, pig tusk, feathers

Measurements
142.9 × 62.5 × 37.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2009
© the artist

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Olal District, Ambrym, Vanuatu

Accession Number
2009.24

Departments
Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art

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Physical description
The conical sculpture decorated with crimson, blue, black and white pigments is a complex structure comprised of a large head surmounted by a striped male figure with arms akimbo. Both heads are adorned with pig tusks symbolic of wealth and status.

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