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Laukeni, the inventory of the alafolo, painted hair, etc., inlaid eyes and teeth
Laukeni, the inventory of the alafolo, painted hair, etc., inlaid eyes and teeth
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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