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Image Not Available for Three ancient carved burial chests from cave
Three ancient carved burial chests from cave
Image Not Available for Three ancient carved burial chests from cave
Object Number 2004.29.24939
Display Title Three ancient carved burial chests from cave
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Zealand / Polynesia / Old carved burial chests from cave / at Waimamaku, near Hokianga. N.Z. New Zealand"
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 20.955 × 15.875 cm (8 1/4 × 6 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Collector Dr. Roland Burrage Dixon

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