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Object Number 27-56-70/D2744
Display Title Joy birds made of pith
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurines, carved and pegged pith, bird form, yellow pigment, fragile
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Village of Kowel
Additional Geographic Terms Maro River, about 60 mi from mouth of
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 16.2 x 9.3 x 2 cm (6 3/8 x 3 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object D2744

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