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Catalog Number CAS 0545-0015   CAS 0545-0015; Figurine (standing man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (standing man)
Culture Australian Aborigine, Tiwi Tribe
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Melville Island
Maker's Name Paddy Teeampi
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Ochre; Earth pigments
Description 3-dimensional carved figure of standing nude male guardian figure; Handless arms are at his sides and footless legs are attached to solid base; Genitalia and facial features are carved in minimalist technique; Entire body is painted black; Upper legs are painted white and remainder of body is painted with all-over cross-hatched pattern in red, white, or yellow.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.9, Depth = 14.3, Length = 102.0