Head

Artist New Guinea

MediumWood

Dimensions6 1/2 × 3 9/16 in. (16.5 × 9 cm)
2 3/8 in. (6 cm)

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg

Object number1954.22.162

DescriptionWooden heading, coming to a point at the figure's chin. The top of the head is smoothly rounded, the brow, nose, and ears are carved outwards. Additional carving around the eyes and triangular carving along the jawline. Facial carvings painted black. Head sits atop a carved U-shaped peg with holes at the base.

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