EA/60/1 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/60/1
Description (brief)
Korwar of dark, polished wood. The ancestor-figure is pictured in sitting position holding a staff between both his hands. On the head headwear seems to be carved out. Limbs and staff are decorated with carved motifs.
Origin(s)
Kokonau or Biak
Dating
na 1956
Dimensions (L x Ø)
52,0 x 17,0 cm
Production technique
Wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Mimika Region » Kamoro
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Fak-Fak » Subdivision Mimika » Mimika
Object category
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category » nijverheid, handel en dienstverlening