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Object Number
46-78-70/2362
Display Title
Charm carved of nut, in shape of animal's head
Descriptions
Object Description
Charm carved of nut, in shape of animal's head
Inventory Description
Sculpture, carved nut, zoomorphic head, incised pigmented linear designs
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Elema?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms
Papuan Gulf
Materials
Nut, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 11.6 x 5 x 5.1 cm (4 9/16 x 1 15/16 x 2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-78-70/2362/ 14963
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(December 5, 1910)
Dealer
W. D. Webster
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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