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Ancestor figure

Ancestor figure
 (early 20th century-mid 20th century)

Medium
earth pigments on wood, shell, fibre
Measurements
47.7 × 17.0 × 14.5 cm
Place/s of Execution
New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
O.18-1993
Department
Pacific Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Russell Zeeng, 1993
© the artists
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Carved standing figure with mouth open showing two sets of teeth. Eyes are of inlaid shells and above the abdomen a decoration piece protrudes and bends downwards. Painted decoration on figure.