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Carved wooden figure
Object Number 16-44-50/B955
Display Title Carved wooden figure
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, female, seated, breast feeding, metal nails for eyes
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sakalava
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Madagascar
Additional Geographic Terms Tullear
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 19 x 7.4 x 5.2 cm (7 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 16-44-50/B955

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