Iatmul. Amulet Figure with Bilum Bag, 20th century. Wood, pigment, fiber, shells, figure: 7 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 2 9/16 in. (18.5 x 4 x 6.5 cm) bag: 10 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 13/16 in. (27 x 8.1 x 2 cm). Gift from Clara Bingham, 2015.43.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY.

Amulet Figure with Bilum Bag

20th century

Iatmul

Arts of the Pacific Islands

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Maker/Artist: Iatmul
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment, fiber, shells
Medium: wood, pigment, fiber, shells
Locations: Place made: Murik Lagoon region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Dimensions: figure: 7 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 2 9/16 in. (18.5 x 4 x 6.5 cm) bag: 10 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 13/16 in. (27 x 8.1 x 2 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
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