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Carved wooden idol of Koila Moku, god of medicine
Carved wooden idol of Koila Moku, god of medicine
Object Number 2004.29.24086
Display Title Carved wooden idol of Koila Moku, god of medicine
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Hawaii Is. / Idol - Koila Moku, God of Medicine - stood / at an elevation of about 18 feet above the ground on a / plain on the island of Hawaii, surrounded by / vast quantities of human bones. Salem Museum- / Peabody Museum of Salem."
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 × 6.985 cm (3 × 2 3/4 in.)

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