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Tara-Nui or Great Ears, carved figure
Tara-Nui or Great Ears, carved figure
Object Number 2004.24.22730
Display Title Tara-Nui or Great Ears, carved figure
Descriptions
Subject
  • Figure
  • Effigy
  • Anthropomorphic
Department Photographic
Date 1958
Artist David L. De Harport
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand / Cook Islands / Rarotonga
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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