Bust
Portrait
2012-36-1
From: Philippine Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 2012-36-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bontoc |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands |
| Manufacture Location | St. Louis |
| Creator | Casper Mayer |
| Date Made | 1904 |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Plaster |
| Description | Plaster life bust of Cartapia, Bontoc woman at Philippine Village at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis World Fair) in 1904. Made by sculptor Casper Mayer (1871-1931). The string of beads in her hair is similar to necklace 50-49-181. |
| Height | 43.5 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 20.2 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase; Sharpe Fund 2012 |
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