Flag of MalaysiaArts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasWood-Sculpturelate 19th–early 20th century

Artwork Details

TitleHornbill Figure
MediumWood, paint, glass beads, metal
DimensionsH. 27 x W. 44 in. (68.6 x 111.8 cm)
ClassificationWood-Sculpture
DepartmentArts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Datelate 19th–early 20th century
Credit LinePurchase, The Fred and Rita Richman Foundation Gift, 2007
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIban people
Date Range1900 – 1950

Provenance

RegionBorneo
CountryMalaysia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 319968