1974.5.McD Male ancestor figure named Malabi
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Researchers traced this sculpture to the village of Yamok, north of the Sepik River, where Sawos men carved larger-than-life figures. Each figure represented a male ancestor, probably more mythological than real, and each had a name.
2008.65 Crescent-shaped ornament (tabelo)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The shape of this
2001.270.2.McD Pair of ancestor figures (ana deo) copy
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In central Flores, ancestor sculptures play significant r
2001.270.1.McD Pair of ancestor figures (ana deo)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In central Flores, ancestor sculptures play significant r
1997.141.McD Mouth mask depicting the head of a bird
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
On the island of Leti, ritual dances featured a small sculpture representing the head of an animal. The dancer held the masklike object in his mouth by the tab extending from the back of the head.
1983.91 Man's shoulder or hip cloth (hinggi)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This shoulder or hip cloth hinggi is distinguished by its rich colors, technical virtuosity, and natural materials. The end bands depict crocodiles and smaller avian creatures.
2015.13.2 Carl Otto Czeshcka, Design for playing card
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshops) member Carl Otto Czeschka was a highly prolific graphic designer whose oeuvre includes numerous examples of book illustrations, calendars, advertisements, and postcards.