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Life mask of boy
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Object Number 07-42-70/72322
Display Title Life mask of boy
Descriptions
Object Description Life mask of boy. A strong boy 9 years of age. Length of head 173 mm. Salawatti Isla, NW New Guinea
Inventory Description Cast life mask of human male face and neck, painted
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Life mask
Department Osteological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Western New Guinea / Papua
Additional Geographic Terms island, extreme Northwest end of
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 32.7 x 12.6 cm (8 7/16 x 12 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 72322; New Guinea; 193

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