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Wooden spoon, handle carved in human effigy: hands elbows on knees, head resting
Wooden spoon, handle carved in human effigy: hands elbows on knees, head resting
Object Number 08-36-70/4937
Display Title Wooden spoon, handle carved in human effigy: hands elbows on knees, head resting
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spoon, handle carved in human effigy: hands elbows on knees, head resting on hands, hands covering ears, saddle-shaped heada-dress (decorated). L: 14.5 cm.
Inventory Description Spoon, carved wood, human effigy handle, wearing hat, elbows on knees
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ifugao
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 14.6 x 5.3 x 6.5 cm (5 3/4 x 2 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-36-70/4937

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