Bust

Portrait

2012-36-1

From: Philippine Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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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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