Abwiyeti, Wanyi. Painting from a Ceremonial House Ceiling, 1970. Sago palm spathe, paint, L. 46 3/4 × W. 16 1/2 × D. 3/8 in. (118.7 × 41.9 × 1 cm). The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Mrs. Gertrud A. Mellon Gift, and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Brandt Gift, in memory of Jacob J. Brandt, 1974, 1978.412.1693. arr.

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Painting from a Ceremonial House Ceiling

1970

Abwiyeti, Wanyi

The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Abwiyeti, Wanyi
Classification: Bark, Painting
Formatted Medium: Sago palm spathe, paint
Medium: Sago palm spathe, paint
Locations: region: Mariwai Village, country: Papua New Guinea, : Washkuk Hills, : Upper Sepik River
Dimensions: L. 46 3/4 × W. 16 1/2 × D. 3/8 in. (118.7 × 41.9 × 1 cm)
Departments: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Accession Number: 1978.412.1693
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Mrs. Gertrud A. Mellon Gift, and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Brandt Gift, in memory of Jacob J. Brandt, 1974
Rights Statement: arr

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