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Carved human figures in profile, showing progressive elongation of the mouth
Carved human figures in profile, showing progressive elongation of the mouth
Object Number 2004.24.18177
Display Title Carved human figures in profile, showing progressive elongation of the mouth
Descriptions
Object Description Tiki, Carved human figures in profile, showing progressive elongation of the mouth. Aukland Museum. New Zealand. Acc. No. 46-54. Cf. Journal of the Polynesian Soc. Vol. 41 and 42, 1932 bet. pp. 184 and 185 pl. I
Subject
  • Mouth
  • Carved
  • Human
  • Elongation
  • Profile
  • Figure
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick Rhodes Pleasants
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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