Orator's stool
(early 20th century)
Medium
wood, resin, pigment, cowrie shells, shells, human hair, (possum fur)
Measurements
142.3 × 43.7 × 32.3 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1965
© the artists
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Tambanum village, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
D53-1971
Department
Pacific Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Carved male figure standing on a dome-shaped base, feet carved in relief, knees bent, body with protruding stomach, defined shoulders, arms bent with elbows and hands on hips. A large head set on low shoulder with face outlined with shells, carved designs around chest and navel. The head has human hair. Traces of pigment.