Kurumbai, Wanyi clan. Painting from a Ceremonial House Ceiling, 1973. Sago palm petiole, paint, H. 43 1/2 x W. 27 1/2 in. (110.5 x 69.9 cm). Purchase, Rogers Fund and Mr. and Mrs. David Nash and Anonymous Gifts, 1975, 1975.372.2. arr.

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Painting from a Ceremonial House Ceiling

1973

Kurumbai, Wanyi clan

The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Kurumbai, Wanyi clan
Classification: Bark, Painting
Formatted Medium: Sago palm petiole, paint
Medium: Sago palm petiole, paint
Locations: country: Papua New Guinea, : Upper Sepik River
Dimensions: H. 43 1/2 x W. 27 1/2 in. (110.5 x 69.9 cm)
Departments: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Accession Number: 1975.372.2
Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Mr. and Mrs. David Nash and Anonymous Gifts, 1975
Rights Statement: arr

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