Artists  > Jewer

Jewer

A traditional Asmat carver known for his bis pole in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jewer's work was collected by Michael C. Rockefeller.

Dates
c. 20th century
Born In
Oceania > Melanesia > New Guinea
Asia > Southeast Asia > Indonesia
Active In
Oceania > Melanesia > New Guinea
Asia > Southeast Asia > Indonesia
Period Culture Style
Asmat
Known For
Sculpture, Woodwork
Works of Art

Artists  > Jewer

Jewer

A traditional Asmat carver known for his bis pole in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jewer's work was collected by Michael C. Rockefeller.

Dates
c. 20th century
Born In
Oceania > Melanesia > New Guinea
Asia > Southeast Asia > Indonesia
Active In
Oceania > Melanesia > New Guinea
Asia > Southeast Asia > Indonesia
Period Culture Style
Asmat
Known For
Sculpture, Woodwork
Works of Art