Male Ancestral Figure
Dublin Core
Title
Male Ancestral Figure
Creator Biography
Oceanic
Culture
Middle Sepik River Culture
Place Made
Papua New Guinea
Description
Wooden male statue with exposed genitalia. Arms, stomach, and face featuring geometric figures. Eyes made of cowrie shells, prominent nose and lips.
Century
20th
Item Dimensions
128 cm h. x 25 cm w. x 16.5 cm d.
Medium
sculpture
Materials
wood, cowrie shells, earth pigments
Techniques
carving
Provenance
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Morton D. May, May 1967
Acession Number
1971.267
Accession Year
1971
Photo Number
20110015