Untitled work
Description
figure légèrement convexe comportant de part et d'autre des trous de fixation destinés à fixer les autres parties du déguisement ; la bouche est modérément ouverte, les dents sont figurées par des incision verticales assez régulières ; le masque ne conserve aucune trace de vernis ; le couvre-nuque est formé d'un tissage très serré, très régulier ; la coiffure comme le manteau laissent voir un entrecroisement de tiges végétales qui constituent l'armature des plumes de pigeon brun (notou) et des cheveux
About this work
The artwork titled "This artwork", attributed to Kanak (population), is preserved at château-musée de Saumur. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: costume - accessoires du costume, croyances - coutumes, spectacle - fête, Océanie, ethnologie. It was created using the following materials and techniques: bois (taillé), fibre végétale (tressé), cheveux (natté), plume d'oiseau, cuir (tressé). Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 19th Century;3rd quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
château-musée de Saumur preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
La réalisation fait appel à bois (taillé), fibre végétale (tressé), cheveux (natté), plume d'oiseau, cuir (tressé). Dimensions : H. 24, l. 20 (masque), H. 110, l. 45 (avec coiffure et manteau). Sa période de création est la 2e quart 19e siècle;3e quart 19e siècle.
Creation context
émerge du bouillonnement de la 2e quart 19e siècle;3e quart 19e siècle, époque où Kanak (population) atteint la pleine maturité de son art. Visible au château-musée de Saumur, cette œuvre illustre à quel point le contexte historique nourrit et façonne la création artistique, lui conférant une profondeur qui va bien au-delà de la seule dimension esthétique.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The work « Untitled work » is held at château-musée de Saumur, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
This artwork is attributed to Kanak (population) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.
Data comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The records are provided by the museums and validated by the French Museum Service.
The work is part of the collections of a « Musée de France »-labelled museum. Contact the hosting museum to verify if the work is currently on display or held in reserve. Opening hours and admission fees are available on the museum's official website.
Image usage rights depend on the work, the artist, and the museum. If the author died more than 70 years ago, the work is in the public domain in France. Text data (title, technique, dimensions) are under Open License and freely reusable.
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