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Grotesque figure
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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