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Idol in form of two human figures, back to back
Idol in form of two human figures, back to back
Object Number 2004.24.24221
Display Title Idol in form of two human figures, back to back
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Ethnographic
  • Studio
Subject
  • Basaltic Lava
  • Idol
  • Effigy
  • Anthropomorphic
Department Photographic
Date 1965
Artist Joya Hairs
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Marquesas Islands / Hiva Oa
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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Idol in form of two human figures, back to back
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