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Object Number 2004.29.23558
Display Title Boy with rolled leaves in ear holes
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Solomon Islands / Ugi Island / Native Boy. Holes through ear lobes dilated with tightly rolled leaves. / Photo - W. L. Moss"
Department Photographic
Date 1928-1929
Artist Dr. W. L. Moss
Culture
  • Solomon Island
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands / <State> / Ugi
Dimensions Overall: 24.13 × 19.05 cm (9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)

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