Wooden human effigies (one with bead inset eyes)

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Object Number 54-4-10/34455

Display Title Wooden human effigies (one with bead inset eyes)

Descriptions

Object Description Wooden human effigies (one with bead inset eyes)

Inventory Description Human figurines and masquettes, wood, beads

Classification

Sculpture

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Northwest Coast

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Alaska

Additional Geographic Terms Southeast

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 4.8 x 1.5 cm (2 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 9/16 in.)

Quantity 6

Label on object 54-4-10/34455

Provenance

Collector Mr. Philip Dana Orcutt (1943 - 1954)

Donor Mr. Philip Dana Orcutt (1943 - 1954)

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