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Object Number
2001.9.1
Display Title
Carved wooden headrest
Descriptions
Object Description
Carved wooden headrest (30"); cylindrical in shape with carved stylized heads on either end. The center section gently tappers to the ends and is carved with a raised geometric pattern. It is carved from a single piece of wood and tool marks are noticeable throughout. The grain direction is along the length. Overall, it is stained a dark brown color.
Inventory Description
Sculpture, human head finial ends, curvilinear carved design on ovate center
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Asmat
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Indonesia
/
Western New Guinea
/
Irian Jaya
/
New Guinea
/
Village of Jow
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 76.3 x 8.8 x 8.8 cm (30 1/16 x 3 7/16 x 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2001.9.1; [61-53-70/3944]
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Gardner
Provenance
Provenance
Unknown
Donor
Robert G. Gardner
(1961 - 4/4/01)
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