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Object Number
2003.11.11
Display Title
Sago storage face jar
Descriptions
Object Description
Sago storage face jar; round bottom; modeled face design with white pigment; repair to right "eyebrow"; small rim chip; vessel exterior pitted
Inventory Description
Jar, sago storage face jar, rounded base, applied effigy face, white, black pain
Classification
- Jar
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Aibom
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms
Iatmul; Aibom village; Chambri Lakes
Materials
Ceramic, Pigment, Clay
Dimensions
Overall: 48 x 44 x 40 cm (18 7/8 x 17 5/16 x 15 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2003.11.11
Credit Line
Gift of David and Karina Rilling
Provenance
Collector
David C. Rilling
(1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor
David C. Rilling
(1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor
Karina Rilling
(1985 or earlier - 9/24/2003)
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