Head
Artist:
New Guinea
Medium: Wood, shell
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Gift of Ben Birmbaum
Object number: 1973.59
DescriptionWooden head with cowrie shells for eyes.
Oval shaped head stained a dark color. Eyes are inset with cowrie shells. Long thin nose, thin lips, protruding ears, and a raised hairline. Recessed area in back that may have been for hanging/mount.
Oval shaped head stained a dark color. Eyes are inset with cowrie shells. Long thin nose, thin lips, protruding ears, and a raised hairline. Recessed area in back that may have been for hanging/mount.
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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