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Small carved wooden figure called malita kandimbwag - used primarily +
Small carved wooden figure called malita kandimbwag - used primarily +
Object Number 36-105-70/354
Display Title Small carved wooden figure called malita kandimbwag - used primarily +
Descriptions
Object Description Small carved wooden figure called malita kandimbwag - used primarily +
Inventory Description Sculpture, standing male, stylized facial features, headdress, incised designs
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nor-Papua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Mandated Territory: Kaup, on coast; Sepik River, 40 mi. west of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 19.7 x 4.2 x 4 cm (7 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-105-70/354

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