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Object Number
2004.29.24232
Display Title
Ear ornament of carved sea ivory
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Marquesas Island / Polynesia / Ear ornament of / sculptured sea / ivory - decorated / with tiki scuptures."
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Marquesan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
France
/
French Polynesia
/
Marquesas Islands
Dimensions
Overall: 3.175 × 6.0325 cm (1 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.24233 | Ear ornament of carved sea ivory and shells |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24237 | Ear ornament of carved sea ivory and shells |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24245 | Ear ornament of sculptured sea ivory |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24238 | Ear ornament of carved sea ivory |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24230 | Chief's collar ornament of carved human bone |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24229 | Chief's collar ornament of carved human bone |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24247 | Top of stilt of carved wood |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24231 | Chief's collar ornament of carved human bone |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24235 | Chief's collar ornament of carved human bone |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24228 | Fan handle of carved wood |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24246 | Fan handle of carved wood |
Marquesas Islands
| ||
| 2004.29.24241 | Chief's collar of carved human bone |
Marquesas Islands
|