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Two statues
Object Number 2004.29.22316
Display Title Two statues
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea / 92 South Cape / Melanesia" Verso: "Idol charms South Cape N. Guinea / Gift of A. Agassiz / May 18, 1899."
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1899
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms South Cape
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 14.2875 × 9.8425 cm (5 5/8 × 3 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

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