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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

This slideshow details how the contemporary Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich creates organic open-weave sculptures that are inspired by human anatomy, plant life, and the history and culture of Cambodia.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition Cambodian Rattan: The Sculptures of Sopheap Pich, on view February 23 through June 16, 2013.

The exhibition and related programs are made possible by Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky.

The exhibition and programs are presented as part of the New York–wide Season of Cambodia.

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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Discussion
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Performance
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Head of a Goddess with Weapons in her Hair

Date:: 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Culture:: India (West Bengal, Chandraketugarh)
Medium:: Molded terracotta
Dimensions:: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Classification:: Sculpture
Credit Line:: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
Accession Number:: 1987.142.366

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 234

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