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Object Number 2004.24.22069B
Display Title Broken spear with Janus head carved below human bone point
Descriptions
Subject
  • Human
  • Bone
  • Spear
Department Photographic
Date 1955
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Vanuatu / <State> / Malakula Island
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 11.43 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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