This is a wooden Asmat carving depicting three individuals all gathered around in a rough semicircle. It is entirely unpainted, leaving its original dark brown wood coloration. The figure on the left is standing with his right arm extended down to the base, while the other arm is completely missing. There are three metal nails where the left arm used to be, indicating non original repair work had been done. The left arm of the left figure most likely extended to connect to the body of the rear figure standing behind it. The rear figure is standing with his left arm extended down to the base and his right arm resting on the elbow of the right figure. There are signs of wear on the right shoulder where the left figure’s missing arm may once have been connected. The figure on the right is standing with his left arm resting on his hip and his right arm resting on the left knee of the rear figure. All three figures are possibly female, based on characteristic carved features. All are also pointing their heads upwards and forwards and feature large torsos. The closeness of the figures and their similar features may suggest that they all may have been relatives or members of the same line of descendants.
Colors: Brown
