Canoe Prow Board
2001-10-2
From: New Guinea | Kiriwina | Trobriand Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 2001-10-2 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Northern Massim |
| Provenience | New Guinea | Kiriwina | Trobriand Islands |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Pigment |
| Description | Carved and painted prow board from seagoing fishing or trading canoe. At top center a single human figure, squatting, with arms raised. In ornamental carving, 3 round holes, 2 on one side and 1 on the other. Traces of red and black paint. Bottom third of base uncarved. Long vertical grooves at sides of base on back (where attached to canoe). |
| Height | 68 cm |
| Width | 64 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Estate of Ruth Radbill Scott, 2001 |
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