belum

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Object Type
Museum number: As1994,05.31
Description: Belum (image of a tew, i.e., malevolent spirit); carved of sago palm pith; standing male human figure, pointed hat with human figure ("Bilum Awah") wrapped around it, hands at sides, lizard wrapped around stomach, body carved with chevrons; represents the water spirit Sebulang Awâh.
Producer name
Production ethnic group
Production date: 1971
Production place: Made in: Oya district
Excavator/field collector
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Height: 39.50 centimetres; Weight: 69 grammes; Width: 6 centimetres; Depth: 4.50 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: spirit; reptile
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1994
Acquisition notes: Collected by Stephen Morris between 1950-1972.
Department: Asia
Registration number: As1994,05.31
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: BNB 60 (belum notebook)

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