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Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Bird on a perch
Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Bird on a perch

Date20th century
Maker Melanesian
Object number68.148
ProvenanceGift of Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck, March 1968
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Credit LineNasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
Dimensions3 x 3 1/4 in. (7.62 x 8.26 cm) L.: 23 1/4 in. Overall w.: 6 1/4 in.
MediumPalm pith, stain, paste, lime, and charcoal
Crocodile Effigy
Crocodile Effigy
Melanesian
late 19th century
Object number: 69.69
Mask costume (Jipae) (of the rope type also called "Elder Brother")
Mask costume (Jipae) (of the rope type also called "Elder Brother")
Asmat
Object number: 94.114
Image Not Available for Masquerade costume (Jipae)
Masquerade costume (Jipae)
Asmat
20th century
Object number: 95.132
Image Not Available for Jamasji (war shield)
Jamasji (war shield)
Asmat
prior to 1971
Object number: 97.60
Image Not Available for War shield (Jamasji)
War shield (Jamasji)
early 20th century
Object number: 94.113
Image Not Available for Ancestor figure
Ancestor figure
Melanesian
Object number: 93.158
Female figure
Female figure
Cameroonian
Object number: 81.17.714.1
Male figure
Male figure
Cameroonian
Object number: 81.17.714.2
Comb with figure on handle
Comb with figure on handle
Melanesian
Object number: 68.146
Masquerade costume
Masquerade costume
Melanesian
Object number: 93.162
Canoe Prow Ornament (Musumusu)
Canoe Prow Ornament (Musumusu)
Melanesian
prior to 1897
Object number: 67.57
Lime Spatula: half-man, half-bird
Lime Spatula: half-man, half-bird
Object number: 61.90