Figure (Bioma)

Artist:Era River

Medium: Wood, natural pigments (red, white, and black)

Geograhical Locations:

• Wapo Creek, Aimei Village, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea

Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 39 3/4 x 18 3/8 x 3 in. (101 x 46.7 x 7.6 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of the Pacific Islands

Exhibitions:

• In Pursuit of the Spiritual: Oceanic Art Given by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Friede and Mrs. Melville W. Hall

Accession Number: 83.246.3

Image: 83.246.3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
The object is a male figure (bioma or agiba) carved in low relief. Its overall condition is fair. From the proper right arm, one small fragment has been broken off and is missing. On the back of the proper left arm is a vertical crack. Most white paint areas on the front of the object are stable.

Brooklyn Museum