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Human figurine made of wood, dressed in native style
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Object Number 50-84-50/8765
Display Title Human figurine made of wood, dressed in native style
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, standing male, hair beard, incised features, blue beads, hide apron
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Kunene / Kaokoveld
Additional Geographic Terms Ohopoho region
Dimensions Overall: 37.2 x 11.1 x 6.1 cm (14 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3149

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