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Ceremonial dance wand

Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Ceremonial dance wand
 (19th century)

Medium
natural pigments on wood

Measurements
156.5 × 50.0 × 13.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Todd Barlin through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2009

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
2009.603

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
The ceremonial dance wand is carved in relief with the characteristic style of a crouching human figure wearing a upe of head piece. The figures are painted with natural pigment of red ochre, lime and black made from burnt charcoal.

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