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Carving

MOA: University of British Columbia

3383/5

Tall, thin carving of eight figures, stacked one above the other, in a vertical design. Straight on, the eight elongated heads are separated with a hand underneath each head. From the side, the trunk of each body is horizontal with limbs creating an X-shape underneath. All of the figures are connected by a single long wooden shaft at the back.

  • Narrative

    According to the donor, the Asmat objects in this accession (3383/1-12), as well as one other carving sold to MOA in 1990 (1481/1), were collected by an explorer named Jim Allen during two trips: one in the spring of 1989, the other in the fall of 1989. On the second expedition they explored the remote Asmat territories of the upper Brazza and Senggo, by hiking down from the highlands.

  • Type of Item carving
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 178.0 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 22.2 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jim Allen, Joanne Fallow
  • Received from Joanne Fallow
  • Made in Papua
  • Collection Date during 1989
  • Ownership Date before August 21, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on August 21, 2019
  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3383/0005

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