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Gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.

Basketry Figure of Wild Pig

Gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
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Basketry Figure of Wild Pig

Place made:Papua New Guinea
Culture: Sepik River
Date: early- 20th century
Dimensions:
h. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm); w. 23 1/4 in. (59.1 cm)
Credit Line: San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Object number: 77.1034
Label Text
This basketry pig is decorated with cowry shell eyes, real tusks, and cassowary feathers The remains of red, black, and white striped ornament are visible running between the lengths of feathers. A small humanoid face is situated upon a separate panel above the face.
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