Headrest

Waropen artist

Mid–late 19th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 350

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Provenance

Title: Headrest
Artist: Waropen artist
Date: Mid–late 19th century
Geography: Indonesia, West Papua, Cenderawasih Bay region
Culture: Cenderawasih Bay region
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 7 1/4 x W. 2 1/4 x D. 7 1/2 in. (18.4 x 5.7 x 19.1 cm)
Classification: Wood-Furniture
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967
Object Number: 1978.412.1515
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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