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Ridge or gable finial, "with classic sepik river head surmounted by +
Ridge or gable finial, "with classic sepik river head surmounted by +
Object Number 975-12-70/5438
Display Title Ridge or gable finial, "with classic sepik river head surmounted by +
Descriptions
Object Description Ridge or gable finial, "with classic sepik river head surmounted by flying bird". Neck section deeply incised with ovoid patterns. Wood with polychrome 41" h.
Inventory Description Sculpture, carved and painted bird atop anthropomorphic face, hollow base
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Sepik River
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 105.9 x 22 x 30 cm (41 11/16 x 8 11/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-70/5438

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