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Object Number
61-53-70/3944
Display Title
Carved wooden headrest
Descriptions
Object Description
Carved wooden headrest (30")
Description:
Carved wooden headrest that is cylindrical in shape and has 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.
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: 77 x 9 cm (30 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance
Unknown
(3/10/1961)
Donor
Donated by
Peabody Museum Expedition
(3/10/1961)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001.9.1 | Carved wooden headrest |
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| |
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| |
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|
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