Headrest Item Number: 3055/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden headrest. Rectangular base with hollows on side and back. Back hollow is framed by a carved line. Two figures joined in a curved line form the top. Facial features are faintly carved on side and deep on the other. Both have large foreheads. Each figure is holding a board connected to the base and carved with swirling lines. A dome with curls on each side rests in the middle of the two figures. A ridged curved board spans the top of the headrest. Inscription on base in white paint.
Narrative
Purchased from the estate of Erika Sawyer. From the collection of Alan Sawyer.
Item History
- Made in Papua, Indonesia
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer before 2002
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before April 16, 2014
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on April 16, 2014
What
Who
- Culture
- West Papuan
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before 2002 and before April 16, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on April 16, 2014
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3055/0001