Photo of collection object Figure (Bioma) — Purari. Figure (Bioma), early 20th century. Wood, natural pigments, 25 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (63.5 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm). Gift of John W. Vandercook, 51.118.8. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Figure (Bioma)

early 20th century

Purari

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Purari
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Wood, natural pigments
Medium: wood, natural, pigments
Locations: Place made: Maipua Village, Purari River delta, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea
Dimensions: 25 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (63.5 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm)
Inscribed: Labels on back read "MAIPUA - DELTA DIV. PAPUA 11/19/33 5 sticks of tobacco" and "13"; written and crossed out in red ink "34.139 L"; written in red ink "51.118.8"
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
Accession Number: 51.118.8
Credit Line: Gift of John W. Vandercook
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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