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Object Number 36-105-70/349
Display Title Small carved wooden figure called malita kandimbwag - used primarily +
Descriptions
Object Description Small carved wooden figure called malita Kandimbwag - used primarily +
Inventory Description Sculpture, standing male, carved headdress, elongated nose, round base
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nor-Papua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Mandated Territory: Kaup, on coast; Sepik River, 40 mi. west of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm (6 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-105-70/349

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