About the Artwork
Gama
20th century
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Oceanian
Papuan gulf
Wood, reptile skin, plant fiber, and pigment
Overall: 28 3/8 × 5 1/8 inches (72.1 × 13 cm)
Musical Instruments
Oceanic Art
Gift of Mrs. Melville W. Hall
1983.62
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
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Marked, sticker on object: G 445 Marked, sticker on object: P 50
Provenance
Mrs. Melville W. Hall
1983-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Credit Line for Reproduction
Papua Gulf, Oceanian, Gama, 20th century, wood, reptile skin, plant fiber, and pigment. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Mrs. Melville W. Hall, 1983.62.
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