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Easter island bird figure, wood carving, 10 in. l.
Easter island bird figure, wood carving, 10 in. l.
Object Number 974-35-70/5432
Display Title Easter island bird figure, wood carving, 10 in. l.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sculpture, carved bird, incised feathers, upturned tail and head
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1900
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Chile / Rapa Nui
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 6.7 x 5.5 cm (10 13/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-35-70/5432
Provenance
Seller DemiTass Antiques (1900-1974)

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