Ambrym. <em>Figure (Nenna)</em>, 20th century. Tree fern, clay, vegetal-fiber paste, pigment, 72 x 13 1/4 x 12 in. (182.9 x 33.7 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Alyce and Roger Rose, 1993.181.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1993.181.2_transpc004.jpg)

Figure (Nenna)

Artist:Ambrym

Medium: Tree fern, clay, vegetal-fiber paste, pigment

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Dates:20th century

Dimensions: 72 x 13 1/4 x 12 in. (182.9 x 33.7 x 30.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 1993.181.2

Image: 1993.181.2_transpc004.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Fernwood figure. Elongated face makes up one half of total figure. Large forehead tapers down into a peak mid-way down the large nose and deep set eyes. Tightly constricted limbs taper into a hollow cylindrical base which has a 2 3/4 in. hole 8 in. up from the bottom. Areas of clay and vegetable matter within large crevices.

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