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Object Number
970-29-70/4773
Display Title
Laukeni, the inventory of the alafolo, painted hair, etc., inlaid eyes and teeth
Descriptions
Object Description
Laukeni, the inventory of the alafolo, painted hair, etc., inlaid eyes and teeth 64 cm. x 12 cm. 18 cm.
Inventory Description
Carving, standing male figure, holding object, shell inlay for eyes and teeth
Classification
- Raw Material
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Solomon islands
Additional Geographic Terms
Malaita, North; Lau Lagoon; Kwalo'ai village
Materials
Wood, Shell, Pigment, Lime
Dimensions
Overall: 63.5 x 18 x 12 cm (25 x 7 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
LAOKENI / T. Boboi / 4/69; 19; 970-29-70/4773
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