House Post

P3151A

From: New Caledonia

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P3151A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Caledonia
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

One of two carved posts flanking the doorway of a clan chief's house. Human face at the top, bands of carved bands of chevrons and diamonds below. Painted red and black.

Height 134 cm
Width 41 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912

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