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The art of the Sepik RiverThe art of the Sepik River

The art of the Sepik River1971

Allen Wardwell

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"Containing artistic expression of the peoples of the Sepik River [Valley, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea] both relief sculpture and sculpture in the round, the exhibition displays both decorative elements of boat prows, masks, shields, neckrests, objects used in daily lives of these people, often painted in a variety of reds, yellows, whites, and blacks."

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First published
1971
OL Work ID
OL2935701W

Subjects

ArtExhibitionsRelief (Sculpture)Art objectsPrimitive Art

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