Works of Art (63)
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Étagère, mid-19th century,
English,
Black lacquered, painted, and gilded wood and papier-mâché, mother-of-pearl (1999.50.2) |
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Bis Pole, late 1950s,
Asmat people, Omadesep village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, paint, fiber (1979.206.1611) |
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Architectural Ornament, late 19th–early 20th century,
Toba Batak people, Sumatra, Indonesia,
Wood, paint (1988.143.68) |
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Carrying Tray, early 20th century,
Wardaman people, Northern Territory, Australia,
Wood, paint (1979.206.1531) |
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Doorboard (Jovo or Tale), late 19th–early 20th century,
Kanak peoples, northern Grande Terre Island, New Caledonia,
Wood, paint (1979.206.1758)
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Drum, mid-20th century,
Carved by Omas,
Asmat people, Sauwa village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, lizard skin, paint (1978.412.962) |
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Female Figure (Tetepeku), 19th or early 20th century,
Abelam people, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.819) |
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Figure (Uli), mid-19th–early 20th century,
Mandak-Barak area, Lelet Plateau, Central New Ireland,
Wood, paint, fiber, shell opercula (1977.455) |
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Gable Figure (Dilukái), 19th–early 20th century,
Belauan people, Belau (Palau), Caroline Islands,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1558a–d) |
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Head for Yam Ceremony (Yena), 19th–early 20th century,
Yasyin-Mayo people, Yau village, Washkuk Hills, Upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1699) |
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Headdress (Kapurei [?]), late 19th–early 20th century,
Sulka people, New Britain,
Wood, paint (1981.331.1) |
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Helmet Mask (Temes Mbalmbal), early to mid-20th century,
Southwest Malakula Island, Vanuatu,
Wood, vegetable fiber, pig's tusks, glass, metal, paint (1979.206.1697) |
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House Post (Tomok), 19th–early 20th century,
Yami people, Botel Tobago (Lan Yü) Island, Taiwan,
Wood, paint (1995.65.2) |
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House Post Figure, 19th century,
Kambot (Tin Dama) people, Keram River, Lower Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint, fiber (1978.412.823) |
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Knife Sheath, late 19th–early 20th century,
Paiwan people, Taiwan,
Wood, paint, metal, fiber (1990.307) |
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Male Figure (Aripa), 16th–early 19th century,
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1508) |
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Male Figure (Aripa), 16th–early 19th century,
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1509) |
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Male Figure, early to mid-20th century,
Asmat people, Munu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, paint, fiber, shell, cassowary quills (1979.206.1589) |
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Paddle (Hose), late 19th–early 20th century,
Buka or northern Bougainville Island, northern Solomon Islands,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1491) |
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Ritual Board (Wenena Gerua), ca. 1950,
Siane people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint, feathers, fiber (1978.412.741) |
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Shield (Wunda), 19th–early 20th century,
Western Australia,
Wood, paint (1979.206.1532) |
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Shield, 19th–early 20th century,
Probably western Queensland, Australia,
Wood, paint (1979.206.1688) |
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Shield, 19th–early 20th century,
Western Australia (?),
Wood, paint (1979.206.1610) |
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Shield, mid- to late 19th century,
Northeastern Queensland, Australia,
Wood, paint (1979.206.1802) |
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Shield, mid-20th century,
Asmat people, Monu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, paint (1978.412.929) |
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Skull Hook (Agiba), 19th–early 20th century,
Kerewa people, Pai'ia'a village, western Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.796) |
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Slit Gong (Atingting Kon), mid- to late 1960s,
Commissioned by Tain Mal, carved by Tin Mweleun,
Fanla village, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu,
Wood, paint (1975.93) |
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"Alada" table, ca. 1985, Oscar Tusquets Blanca (Spanish); Manufacturer: CASAS, Painted wood, etched glass, bronze (1990.68ab) |
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Andrew Jackson, ca. 1860, William Rumney (American), Pine, painted (1978.57) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet), 1788, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Carved, painted, and gilded walnut (41.205.2) |
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Bakers from Meketre's model bakery, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1975 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Meketre, western Thebes, Plastered and painted wood (20.3.12) |
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Boiserie from the Hôtel de Cabris, ca. 1775–78, and later, French (Paris); Made in Paris, France, Oak and plaster, painted and gilded; bronze-gilt, mirror glass, oak flooring, etc.; (1972.276.1)wo |
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Box from the tomb of Sennedjem, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (86.1.8) |
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Cabinet, 1861, Philip Webb (British), Designer; Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., Maker; Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (British), Painter, Made in England, Painted pine, oil paint on leather, brass, copper (26.54) |
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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1570–90,
Venice,
Beech wood, partially gilded and painted rosewood veneer; gold powder, gold leaf, silver flakes, silver-gilt, bronze, and yellow metal (57.25ab) |
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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1575–1600,
Venice,
Beech wood, painted and decorated ebony with encrustations of mother-of-pearl; gilded ivory, and gouache miniatures on parchment under glass; later textile-lining (17.190.848) |
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Cassone, 1461–65, Marco del Buono Giamberti (Italian, Florentine); Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso (Italian, Florentine), Italian (Florence), Painted and gilded gesso on poplar, set with a wooden panel painted in tempera and gold (14.39) |
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Coffin set of Henettawy, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, reign of Psusennes I, ca. 1040–992 B.C., Egyptian; From Deir el-Bahri, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (25.3.182–184) |
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Crucifix, 1180–1230, Said to be from a monastery near Treviso, northern Italy, Wood with traces of paint (47.100.54) |
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Double Virginal, 1581, Made by Hans Ruckers the Elder (Flemish), Antwerp, Flanders, Wood and various other materials (29.90) |
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Folding stool (one of a pair), 1786, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Beechwood, carved and painted, upholstered in pink silk (1977.102.9,.10) |
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Granary, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1985 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Meketre, western Thebes, Painted wood (20.3.11) |
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Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century, Bobo peoples; Burkina Faso, Wood, paint, animal hair, resin (1979.206.157) |
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Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century, Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, paint (1978.412.311) |
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Icon with the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1400–1500, Byzantine, Wood, painted, with gold ground (31.67.8) |
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Kast, 1690–1720, American; New York City, Yellow poplar, red oak, white pine (09.175) |
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Khonsu's anthropoid coffins, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (86.1.1,.2) |
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Khonsu's funerary mask, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Painted wood and cartonnage (86.1.4) |
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Looking glass, ca. 1775, American, Pine (1990.18) |
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New York, Number 18, 1938, Charles Biederman (American), Painted wood and plastic (1980.419) |
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Panel from a Buddhist ritual crown, late 13th–early 14th century, Tibet, Distemper on wood (1997.152) |
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Relief Rhythm, 1966,
Yaacov Agam (Israeli, born Palestine),
Painted wood (1991.402.3) |
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Ritual Figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reigns of Amenemhat II–Senwosret II, ca. 1919–1878 B.C., Egyptian; From Lisht, Painted wood (14.3.17) |
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The Seehof garden furniture, ca. 1763–64, German, Painted and gilded lindenwood (1974.356.114-.121) |
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Self-Portrait Looking at The Last Supper, 1982–84, Marisol (Marisol Escobar) (American, born France), Painted and drawn wood, plywood, brownstone, plaster, aluminum(1986.430.1-129) |
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Serpent Headdress, 19th–20th century, Baga peoples; Guinea, Wood, paint (1978.412.339) |
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Sgabello, ca. 1489–91, Italian (Florence), Walnut, maple, ebony, ebonized wood, and fruitwood, traces of gilding and red paint (30.93.2) |
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Shawabti box and shawabtis, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Painted wood; limestone and ink (86.1.128) |
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Statuette of Wah, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1975 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Wah, western Thebes, Plastered and painted wood (20.3.210) |
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Table, ca. 1775–80,
Italian (Rome),
Wood, carved, painted, and partly gilded; replaced green-black granite top (41.188) |
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Vignette on Khonsu's inner coffin lid, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (86.1.2a) |
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Visitation, ca. 1310, Attributed to Master Heinrich of Constance, German; Made in Constance, Walnut, paint, gilding, rock-crystal cabochons (17.190.724) |
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Writing board with an architectural drawing, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., Egyptian; From western Thebes, Plastered and painted wood (14.108) |
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Thematic Essays (3)
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