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Heiau, or temple, and wooden structures
Heiau, or temple, and wooden structures
Object Number 2004.29.24144
Display Title Heiau, or temple, and wooden structures
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Hawaii Is. / Ancient Temple / Heiau Wilbue Hawai. / near 10 Landing-" Verso: "Heian or Ancient Temple of Sacrifice / Agassiz / M.C.Z."
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 16.51 × 22.86 cm (6 1/2 × 9 in.)

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