Bis Memorial Pole

20th century

Culture

Asmat

Locale

New Guinea western Melanesia

Country

Indonesia

Object

pole, memorial

Medium

Wood, fiber, and paint

Accession Number

1991.976

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Anderman

Asmat artist, Bis Memorial Pole, 1900s. Wood, fiber, and paint; 128 x 9¾ x 28¾ in. Denver Art Museum: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Anderman, 1991.976. Photography © Denver Art Museum

Dimensions

height: 128 in, 325.1200 cm; width: 9 3/4 in, 24.765 cm; depth: 28 3/4 in, 73.025 cm

Department

Native Arts

Collection

Arts of Oceania

Known Provenance

Gifted 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. George G. Anderman to the Denver Art Museum

Exhibition History

“The Light Show” — Denver Art Museum, 5/19/2019 – 3/7/2021