human figurine
Objectcode
EA/104/1
Description (brief)
Carving made of light-coloured wood representing the stylized figure of a man. On the outside of both arms and legs half-moon shaped engravings can be found (filled with red pigmentation). Genitals, facial features and navel of the figurine are represented in a pronounced fashion. The figurine seems to be wearing a hat.
Origin(s)
Asmat
Dimensions (L x W)
92,0 x 13,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» South West Coast
» Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division South New-Guinea
» Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category
» art
» visual arts