Carving of a fisherwoman. Painted figure stands on a thick round base, knees slightly bent, arms at sides. On her face is painted an intricate mask with cowrie shell eyes, thin ropes hanging from her orange ears, wrists and torso. A large white, brown and orange bird stands on top, pecking at her brow. Its wings are held close to its body. Artist’s signature painted on front of base.

• Narrative

  Field collected by Mayer in Palembei.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Simal
• Material wood, paint, plant fibre
• Measurements height 77.0 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 16.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Teddy Balangu
• Field Collector Carol E. Mayer
• Previous Owner Carol E. Mayer
• Received from Carol E. Mayer

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• Made in Palembei

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• Creation Date during 2017
• Collection Date during 2017
• Ownership Date before October 16, 2017
• Acquisition Date on October 16, 2017

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3271/0001