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Carved wooden anthropomorphic figure, original and cast
Carved wooden anthropomorphic figure, original and cast
Object Number 2004.29.24073
Display Title Carved wooden anthropomorphic figure, original and cast
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Hawaii Islands. / Hawaiian Idol- 4 feet - / Taken from Ka-Hole-a- Keawe- 1825. / Cast for exchange by Canterbury Museum / Oc. 1915. See letter with duplicate photos."
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1915
Culture
  • Native Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 8.89 cm (6 × 3 1/2 in.)

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