Bust
Portrait
2012-36-1
From: Philippine Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 2012-36-1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bontoc |
Provenience | Philippine Islands |
Manufacture Location | St. Louis |
Creator | Casper Mayer |
Date Made | 1904 |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Plaster |
Description | Plaster life bust of Cartapia, Bontoc woman at Philippine Village at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis World Fair) in 1904. Made by sculptor Casper Mayer (1871-1931). The string of beads in her hair is similar to necklace 50-49-181. |
Height | 43.5 cm |
Outside Diameter | 20.2 cm |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase; Sharpe Fund 2012 |
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