Exhibitions

Paul Gauguin's Cylinder Decorated With Figure of Hina & 2 Attendants

May 7, 1981 – June 30, 1981
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Ave. at 7th St., SW
Washington, DC

Level 2

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This prized wooden sculpture by the modern French master was recently purchased by the museum. Measuring just over one foot in height, the carved cylindrical log of tamanu wood depicts Hina, the Polynesian moon goddess, and two worshipers.