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Image of bu-gan, the great female god, all prayers for women are said to her
Image of bu-gan, the great female god, all prayers for women are said to her
Object Number 08-36-70/74195
Display Title Image of bu-gan, the great female god, all prayers for women are said to her
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, round base, standing female holding bowl on head
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ifugao
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Eastern Lepanto
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Northern Nueva Vizcaya
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 29.4 x 9.3 x 9.6 cm (11 9/16 x 3 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 74195

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