Ancestor Board (Gope)
CultureMelanesian
Date20th century
MediumCarved wood with pigment
DimensionsOverall: 42 7/8 × 10 5/8 × 5/8 inches (108.9 × 26.99 × 1.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of Evelyn A. J. Hall and John A. Friede in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Object numberF83-77/1
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DescriptionOvoid shieldlike form with low relief surface decoration. Small knob or bosslike projection centered at the shield's top. A hole is carved in the board directly below th e boss. A larger boss or projection at the bottom of the board. Traces of black color on the raised areas. Application of red and white pigment in recessed areas.
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