Head
Artist:
New Guinea
Medium: Wood
Dimensions:
6 1/2 × 3 9/16 in. (16.5 × 9 cm)
2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Gift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number: 1954.22.162
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.
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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