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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Oceanic: Artifacts: Pre 1900: Item # 1475111

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Zentner Collection
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Antique amitung (door board) for a dwelling or ceremonial house of the Telefolmin people who live in the southern portion of Sandaun (West Sepik) Province of Papua New Guinea. This large door board is made of a single piece of wood and has an opening for people to enter and exit. The carving is made up of individual motifs that represent different parts of human or animal: the central heart or navel, the wings of a flying fox or fruit bat, spirals represent limbs or eyes. These raised details are painted with pigment. The door is mounted on a stand.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 113 1/2" high x 24" wide x 4" deep (with stand: 116" high x 28 1/2" wide x 13" deep)