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Object Number
2004.24.15125
Display Title
Grotesque figure
Descriptions
Object Description
Grotesque figure. Melanesia: New Ireland. Cat. No. 18-70/63031.
Subject
- Figure
- Grotesque
- Anthropomorphic
- Carved
Department
Photographic
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Papua New Guinea
/
New Ireland Province
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
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