crucifix
Objectcode
EA/99/14
Description (brief)
Crucific, carved from a single piece of wood. The figure of Christ wearing pants is carved out. It nearly fills the cross. It is unknown whether this crucifix was made for trading or for spreading among the villages through the mission.
Origin(s)
Mimika
Dimensions (L x W)
23,0 x 13,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Fak-Fak
» Subdivision Mimika
» Mimika
Object category
OVM Category
» art
» visual arts
OVM Category
» religie en ritueel
» representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Jewelry