Accession No
2011.44
Description
print - Black and white print by Mathias Kauage entitled "Man daravim elikopta". Edition no. 15/62
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Highlands; Chimbu Province
Period
Source
Rogers, Elliot [vendor]; Rogers, Betty [collector]; Rogers, Cyril [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2011.44
Cultural Affliation
Material
Paper; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
(Bio) Matthias Kuauge O.B.E., (1944 -2003) was originally from Chimbu in the Highlands, but his artworks, produced in Port Moresby are considered to be essentially urban art.
Acquired by the donor's parents Betty and Cyril Rogers during their time in Papua New Guinea, 1978- 1985. Betty taught at the National Art School, part of the University New Guinea in Port Moresby, whilst Cyril worked in educational policy for the government and was later director of National Gallery in Zimbabwe. Purchased with assistance of the Art Fund and the Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Fund.
Event Date 21/6/2011
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Black and white print by Mathias Kauage entitled "Man daravim elikopta". Edition no. 15/62
Event Date 21/6/2011
Author: maa
FM:264658
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