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Artist Solomon Islands

MediumWood, paint, shells

Dimensions14 15/16 × 9 7/16 × 7 1/16 in. (38 × 24 × 18 cm)

ClassificationsVisual Works

Object number2002.12.3 LA

DescriptionCeremonial carving of a standing male figure (nude) with arms outstretched and up with large bird behind him. The beak of the bird is touching the top of the figure's head and its claws grasp him around the waist. Both are painted with black, red and white plain/wash in geometric patterns. The male figure has shells for eyes and is missing his left forearm and hand.

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