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Ancestor figure
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Ancestor figure

Maker Melanesian
Maker Asmat
Object number93.158
Credit LineGift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam
Dimensions19 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (48.9 x 8.89 x 10.8 cm)
MediumLime wood
Crocodile Effigy
Crocodile Effigy
Melanesian
late 19th century
Object number: 69.69
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Bird on a perch
Melanesian
20th century
Object number: 68.148
Masquerade costume
Masquerade costume
Melanesian
Object number: 93.162
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
Photo: Paul Macapia
Jamasji (war shield)
Asmat
early 20th century
Object number: 60.22
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: 81.17.1460
Image Not Available for Masquerade costume (Jipae)
Masquerade costume (Jipae)
Asmat
20th century
Object number: 95.132
Image Not Available for Ancestor board
Ancestor board
Melanesian
19th century
Object number: 59.94
Ancestor Board
Ancestor Board
Melanesian
Object number: 93.159
Female Ancestor Figure
Female Ancestor Figure
Melanesian
probably 19th century
Object number: 69.66