Temar ne sisi (Ancestor spirit figure)
2008
Medium
earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on wood and clay on fibre, bamboo, cane, coconut husk, shell, feathers, gossamer
Measurements
138.5 × 70.0 × 18.0 cm (variable)
Place/s of Execution
Olal District, Ambrym, Vanuatu
Accession Number
2009.28
Departments
Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
The female Temar figure in frontal pose carries a skull in her right hand, wears a grass skirt and has red and blue facial markings echoed by her male companion.