Figure (Bioma)
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Caption
Purari. Figure (Bioma), early 20th century. Wood, natural pigments, 25 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (63.5 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of John W. Vandercook, 51.118.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Culture
Title
Figure (Bioma)
Date
early 20th century
Geography
Place made: Maipua Village, Purari River delta, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea
Medium
Wood, natural pigments
Classification
Dimensions
25 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (63.5 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm)
Inscriptions
Labels on back read "MAIPUA - DELTA DIV. PAPUA 11/19/33 5 sticks of tobacco" and "13"; written and crossed out in red ink "34.139 L"; written in red ink "51.118.8"
Credit Line
Gift of John W. Vandercook
Accession Number
51.118.8
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