Figure, 20th century. Wood, shell, fiber, 14 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (35.6 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Adolph and Esther D. Gottlieb Collection, 1989.51.42. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1989.51.42.jpg)
Figure, 20th century. Wood, shell, fiber, 14 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (35.6 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Adolph and Esther D. Gottlieb Collection, 1989.51.42. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1989.51.42_print_front_bw.jpg)
Figure
Arts of the Pacific Islands
MEDIUM
Wood, shell, fiber
DATES
20th century
DIMENSIONS
14 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (35.6 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of the Pacific Islands
ACCESSION NUMBER
1989.51.42
CREDIT LINE
The Adolph and Esther D. Gottlieb Collection
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Ramu River wood male figure, with one pierced shell attached with fiber to each upper arm. Dull brown patina. Oval face with deeply incised grooves of concentric ovals depicting eyes; slight vertical ridge on forehead extends down to probiscis-like nose. Ears indicated by small rectangles pierced with two holes protruding from each side of head. Head surmounted with reptile-like creature with its head extending toward forehead and tail extending down back of head. Spirals incised on each shoulder blade; raised wood circles along collar bone continuing down thin cylindrical arms. Hands rest on sides of thighs, with incised lines indicating fingers. Protruding buttocks, flattened at back; male genitalia depicted. Slightly bent legs with center ridge extending entire length. Blockish oval shaped feet with incised lines depicting short toes.
Condition: Some patina worn away
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Figure, 20th century. Wood, shell, fiber, 14 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (35.6 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Adolph and Esther D. Gottlieb Collection, 1989.51.42. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1989.51.42.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 1989.51.42.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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