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Carved wooden turtle ("fonu"). 20 x 30 x 10 cm.
Carved wooden turtle ("fonu"). 20 x 30 x 10 cm.
Object Number 970-29-70/4767
Display Title Carved wooden turtle ("fonu"). 20 x 30 x 10 cm.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sculpture, sea turtle, carved wood, black inlay? eyes, incised shell and scales
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands
Additional Geographic Terms Malaita, North; Lau Lagoon; Lafumaasi village
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 38.3 x 20 x 10 cm (15 1/16 x 7 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 970-29-70/4767/ 21

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