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Wooden figure - aju made for chief after he has given his highest feast
Wooden figure - aju made for chief after he has given his highest feast
Object Number 37-98-70/687
Display Title Wooden figure - aju made for chief after he has given his highest feast
Descriptions
Indigenous Term adjoe gowasa
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, round human head, tapered rectangular feature
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 9.1 x 8 cm (6 7/8 x 3 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/687

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