Amulet? (walnut-shaped - possibly manufactured from nut or pit). carved into 3 i – Objects

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Object Number 973-11-70/5293

Display Title Amulet? (walnut-shaped - possibly manufactured from nut or pit). carved into 3 i

Descriptions

Object Description Amulet? (walnut-shaped - possibly manufactured from nut or pit). carved into 3 identical panels, representing what appears to be 2 yeys; long nose and upturned mouth. Trace of ink on one panel. Dimensions: 1 1/2" h. x 1 1/4" w.

Inventory Description Ornament, carved wood or nut shell, egg-shaped, green ink stain

Classification

Ornament

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Papua New Guinea

Additional Geographic Terms Papua New Guinea, Southern Highland?

Materials Wood?, Nut?

Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 4.6 x 4.5 cm (2 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 973-11-70/5293

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