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Fragment of Waka-Wai (carved wooden human figure)
Fragment of Waka-Wai (carved wooden human figure)
Object Number 2004.24.22064
Display Title Fragment of Waka-Wai (carved wooden human figure)
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Studio
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Human
  • Wood
  • Figure
Department Photographic
Date 1955
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand / <State> / North Island
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 11.43 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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