OBJECT: Widow
ARTIST: Tomas Omanerpak       VILLAGE: Per
MATERIAL: Wood, cassowary quills, feathers and seeds.
SIZE: 25"                              
DATE COLLECTED: 2002
COMMENTS: A widow as seen from the bark head covering. Tomas is one of the most outstanding carvers in Asmat today.

OBJECT:
ARTIST: Tomas Emarket          VILLAGE: Per 
MATERIAL: Wood
SIZE: 33"                                    DATE COLLECTED: 2002
COMMENTS: Gift from Sr. Emma who has had it for quite a long time. Early work from Tomas

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST: Rufus Sisomor            VILLAGE: Sawa  
MATERIAL: Wood, lime, red ochre and sago fiber
SIZE: 77"                             
DATE COLLECTED: 2002

COMMENTS: Patung Bis. Rufus is an important carver in Asmat today. He has pieces in collections around the world and has been to the U.S. Germany and Australia for carving exhibitions.

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST: Adam Siemas                  VILLAGE:  Sjyeru
MATERIAL: Wood
SIZE: 15"                               
DATE COLLECTED:2002
COMMENTS: Delicately carved. Many of Adams works are in collections worldwide and in the Museum in Agats. He has difficulty seeing today.

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST:                                      VILLAGE:
MATERIAL: Wood, Sago fibre, knotted string, lime, red ochre, feathers and sago fiber
SIZE: 37"                                  DATE COLLECTED: 2003
COMMENTS: Auction 2002

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST:                                      VILLAGE:
MATERIAL: Wood, sago fiber, red ocher, lime, feathers and seeds
SIZE: 19.5"                                 DATE COLLECTED: 2003
COMMENTS:

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST: Tomas         
VILLAGE: Per  
MATERIAL: Wood, shell and seeds
SIZE: 19.2"                                 
DATE COLLECTED: 2003
COMMENTS: Tomas is an outstanding carver with a unique style

OBJECT: Ancestor Carving
ARTIST:  Rufus Sisomor      VILLAGE: Sawa 
MATERIAL: Wood, sago fiber, lime, red ochre and charcoal
SIZE: 56"                         
DATE COLLECTED:
COMMENTS: Represents first ancestor.

OBJECT: Ancestor Carving
ARTIST: Rufus Sisomor  VILLAGE: Sawa
MATERIAL: Wood, leafs, lime, red ochre and charcoal
SIZE: 51.5"                          
DATE COLLECTED:2000
COMMENTS:

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST: Thomas Omanerpak            VILLAGE: Per  
MATERIAL: Ironwood and lime
SIZE: 28"                                
DATE COLLECTED:2002
COMMENTS: Tomas has won many awards in the carving competition

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST:  Robertus Achu          VILLAGE:  Jufri/Agats MATERIAL: Wood, knotted string, red ochre, lime, feathers and sago fiber
SIZE: 57"                             
DATE COLLECTED:
COMMENTS: Robbie is an important carver who has been to competitions in the U.S. and Australia.

OBJECT: Ancestor Carving
ARTIST: Rufus Sisomor    VILLAGE: Sawa  
MATERIAL: Wood, leafs, lime, red ochre and charcoal
SIZE: 48"                          
DATE COLLECTED:2000
COMMENTS: Represents the first ancestor

OBJECT: Small Bis
ARTIST: Thaddeus Enakas           VILLAGE: Biwar Laut   MATERIAL: Ironwood, seeds, feathers, charcoal and lime
SIZE: 67.3"                                  DATE COLLECTED: 1999
COMMENTS: Named for grandmother, "Maria Betantam".

OBJECT: Figure Carving
ARTIST: Yohamis Vasuku   VILLAGE: Atsy 
MATERIAL: Ironwood, lime and red ochre
SIZE: 67.3"                                    DATE COLLECTED:2001 COMMENTS: Auction 2001