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Wooden headrest - 27" long
Object Number 61-53-70/3956
Display Title Wooden headrest - 27" long
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden headrest - 27" long This roughly cylindrical headrest with tapering ends is carved in relief, dividing the surface into elongated ovals with abstract curvilinear, oval, and hand-like motifs within. The wood is roughly carved at the ends and stained dark grey overall. Hands become sooty with handling.
Inventory Description Carved wood, cylindrical with tapered ends, curvilinear designs in low relief, charcoal residue encrusted throughout design
Classification
  • Headrest
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Asmat
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Western New Guinea / Irian Jaya / New Guinea / Village of Otsjanep
Materials Wood , Charcoal
Dimensions Overall: 70 × 9 × 9 cm (27 9/16 × 3 9/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-53-70/3956

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