Artwork
Figural Staff
Artist
Unknown
DepartmentOceanic Art
Date20th century
Dimensionsh. 23 5/8 in. (60 cm)
w. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
w. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Credit LineSan Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Object number77.1074
GeographyPlace madePapua New Guinea
DescriptionAn upright, two legged anthropomorphic figure with outstretched arms, a mask like head with a black helmet, and an elaborate superstructure with a ring and numerous finials. The figure stands on a small, round base which tapers to a square post.On view
20th century
mid- 20th century
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