Sculpture
Production date
Pre 1927
Country
Solomon Islands
State/Province
Western
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Object detail
Description
Register description: Sculpture: wood, male figure, non-traditional stance, black vegetable resin on face and body, shell inlay on face, neck and waist; holds axe in right hand, shield in left
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander sculpture
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Production date
Pre 1927
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Measurements
L390 x W230 x H660 mm
Media/Materials description
Wood, plant fibre, resin, paper
History and use
In the sculptural traditions of Solomon Islands, the human figure is often represented in abstract form. However, in parts of Western Solomon Islands and Bougainville, artists create highly naturaltistic human carvings. This male figure holds a model wicker shield and axe. The carving dates to the early 20th Century and was acquired by Queensland Museum in 1978.
Registration number
E10798
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