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

This object is currently on view

Known Provenance

Joan [August 28, 1926- June 26, 2000] and George Anderman [October 17, 1926- February 23, 1995] Albuquerque, NM, before 1991; Denver Art Museum, 1991

Exhibition History

“The Light Show” — Denver Art Museum, 5/19/2019 – 3/7/2021
“Islands Beyond Blue: Niki Hastings-McFall & Treasures from Oceania” — Denver Art Museum, 5/14/2023