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Six carved wooden masks, carved figure holding mirror, wooden spoon
Six carved wooden masks, carved figure holding mirror, wooden spoon
Object Number 2004.24.26036
Display Title Six carved wooden masks, carved figure holding mirror, wooden spoon
Descriptions
Subject
  • Mirror
  • Figure
  • Mask
  • Spoon
  • Wood
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Sepik River
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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