Skip to main content
Object Number
999-4-70/5762
Display Title
Openwork carving
Descriptions
Object Description
Openwork carving of abstract form with conjoined "S"-shaped elements, a triangular terminal, and a human head oriented in profile. One element, approximately 6.5 cm. in length, broken and missing.
Inventory Description
Sculpture, ovate, openwork carved curvilinear design, brown and white paint
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1962 or earlier
Culture
- Asmat
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Indonesia
/
Western New Guinea
/
Irian Jaya
/
New Guinea
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 78.5 x 14 x 3 cm (30 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1 (pigment fragments)
Label on object
999-4-70/5762
Credit Line
Gift of Robert G. Gardner
Provenance
Collector
Robert G. Gardner
(1962 - 3/11/99)
Donor
Robert G. Gardner
(1962 - 3/11/99)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
