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Media Restricted
Shrunken head, side and front views
Media Restricted
Object Number 09-3-30/11855.2.28
Display Title Shrunken head, side and front views
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Jivaro"
Department Photographic
Date 1906-1909
Artist Dr. William C. Farabee
Culture
  • Jivaro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 16.8275 × 10.795 cm (6 5/8 × 4 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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