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Two skulls with molded features, painted red and white
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.24.23861
Display Title Two skulls with molded features, painted red and white
Descriptions
Subject
  • Painted
  • Head
  • Sculpture
Department Photographic
Date 1965
Artist Arsen E. Charles
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Nyourangai
Additional Geographic Terms Sepik River
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 x 8.89 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)

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