Category: oceania

Hand Drum

Hand Drum

Oceanic Hand Drum Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Iatmul Place: Sepik River, Papua New Guinea Media: Wood and pigment Dims: 22.5 x 6.25 in. (57.9 x 15.8 cm). Date: early 20th century Explore The Collection Search for: Description Hand drums are an essential...
Navigation Chart

Navigation Chart

Oceanic NAVIGATION CHART Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Marshall Islands Place: Micronesia Media: Rattan and Cowrie shell Dims: 25.25 x 26.75 in. (64.1 x 67.9 cm). Date: c. 1980 Explore The Collection Search for: Description The Polynesians were masters of reading...
Churinga or Tjurunga

Churinga or Tjurunga

Oceanic Churinga or Tjurunga Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Australian Aborginal, Arrernte (Aranda, Arunta) Place: Austraila Media: wood and pigment Dims: 17.25 x 5.75 in. Date: c. 1940 Explore The Collection Search for: Description A Churinga or Tjurunga is thought...
Figure

Figure

Oceanic Artwork Title Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Tami Island Place: Papua New Guinea Media: Wood Dims: 21.25 x 4 x 3.25 in. Date: c. 1900 Explore The Collection Search for: Description Hands-On curator, Qootsvenma “Taka” Denipah-Cook (Ohkay Owingeh), studied and...