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Object Number 39-17-70/1419
Display Title Red palm leaf bird. One of series (39-17-70/1402-1419) strung on rattan and +
Descriptions
Object Description Red palm leaf bird. One of series (39-17-70/1402-1419) strung on rattan and +
Inventory Description Bird figure, woven leaves, fringed tail and wings, brown and red
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Besarese
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch New Guinea / <State> / Kamwa
Materials Leaf, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 26.5 x 21.5 x 10 cm (10 7/16 x 8 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-17-70/1419

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