Photo of collection object Dance Ornament — Dance Ornament, 19th century. Wood, Turbo petholatus opercula, pigment, 7 1/2 x 19 x 2 1/2 in. (19.1 x 48.3 x 6.4 cm). Frank Sherman Benson Fund and the Henry L. Batterman Fund, 37.2892PA. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Dance Ornament

19th century

Maker Unknown

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Wood, Turbo petholatus opercula, pigment
Medium: wood, turbo, petholatus, opercula, pigment
Locations: Place made: New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 19 x 2 1/2 in. (19.1 x 48.3 x 6.4 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
Accession Number: 37.2892PA
Credit Line: Frank Sherman Benson Fund and the Henry L. Batterman Fund
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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