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Clay figurine head (marbaruma, n.w.d.)
Clay figurine head (marbaruma, n.w.d.)
Object Number 33-43-30/141
Display Title Clay figurine head (marbaruma, n.w.d.)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, partial, moulded and incised zoomorphic head, punctate eyes, e
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Arawak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / British Guiana
Additional Geographic Terms Barama River
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 6.2 x 4.8 cm (3 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-43-30/141; Univacu / aruka / river
Provenance
Collector Dr. John P. Gillin (1933 - 1933)

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