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Object Number 2004.24.33572
Display Title Wooden image of spirit supposed to come from the sea and cause Malaria
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden image of spirit supposed to come from the sea and cause Malaria. Subano.
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Subano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines

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