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Carved wooden figure - made by Heora
Carved wooden figure - made by Heora
Object Number 48-56-70/3160
Display Title Carved wooden figure - made by Heora
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, standing, holding club, shell inlay, carved and incised on all sides
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Additional Geographic Terms Hinemou; Lutanekai
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 42 x 9 x 11 cm (16 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-56-70/3160
Provenance
Collector Dr. Harry Clark (1917 - 1948)
Donor Dr. Harry Clark (1917 - 1948)

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