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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Clan Spirit Figure (ngwalndu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Clan Spirit Figure (ngwalndu)

Maker Abelam people , Maprik Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedPapua New Guinea, Oceania
MediumWood with red, yellow white and black paint
Dimensions7 ft. 11 1/4 in. x 21 1/4 in. x 9 1/4 in. (241.9 x 54 x 23.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G148
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DescriptionLarge carved 1/2 post like single figure. Carved features. Painted geometric designs. 2 birds atop head of figure. Large phallus with bird with upturned head beneath. 2 birds on side. Lizard carved on left bottom.
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