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Large wooden figure ("mon"), roughly human in shape. Supposed to +
Large wooden figure ("mon"), roughly human in shape. Supposed to +
Object Number 39-17-70/1396
Display Title Large wooden figure ("mon"), roughly human in shape. Supposed to +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Mon
Inventory Description Carved standing figure, 2 points on top of head, possibly unfinished
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Besarese
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch New Guinea / <State> / Kamwa
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 92.9 x 17.3 x 14.8 cm (36 9/16 x 6 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-17-70/1396 / Case 12 / 358

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