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Pierow, probably combined club and headrest
Pierow, probably combined club and headrest
Object Number 2004.24.24223B
Display Title Pierow, probably combined club and headrest
Descriptions
Object Description Pierow, probably combined club and headrest. Described as pillow in list of engravings
Subject
  • Club
  • Headrest
  • Pillow
Department Photographic
Date Summer 1965
Artist Joya Hairs
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Tonga
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 5.72 x 5.72 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)

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