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Pig Figure

early to mid-20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pig Figure
  • Date: early to mid-20th century
  • Geography: Papua New Guinea, Prince Alexander Mountains, Middle Sepik River
  • Culture: Abelam people
  • Medium: Wood, paint, fiber
  • Dimensions: H.7 7/8 × W. 5 3/8 × L.12 1/4 in. (20 × 13.7 × 31.1 cm)
  • Classification: Wood-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
  • Object Number: 1979.206.1500
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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