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Object Number 2004.29.22889
Display Title Mask from Motumotu
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea / Papuan Gulf / A P Goodwin / Maira? / 1070"
Inventory Description Mask Maira? (Pap. Gulf). See conservation report for additional description.
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1881-1889
Artist William George Lawes
Artist A. P. Goodwin
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Motu Motu
Dimensions Overall: 26.67 x 20.32 cm (10 1/2 x 8 in.)

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