Wood anthropomorphic janus figurine, the base is fashioned with a hole for strin

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Object Number 972-49-70/5200

Display Title Wood anthropomorphic janus figurine, the base is fashioned with a hole for strin

Descriptions

Object Description Wood anthropomorphic janus figurine, the base is fashioned with a hole for stringing. No sexual characteristics. Slightly bent legs, hands folded across chest, figures wearing hats. Charred tropical hardwood with embedded earth and vegetal matter.

Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, double sided human figure, perforated base, stained

Classification

Figurine

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Dyak
Tundjung

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo

Additional Geographic Terms East Kalimantan; Sekolaq Darat

Materials Wood, Stain

Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 2.1 x 2.3 cm (4 13/16 x 13/16 x 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 972-49-70/5200; 3

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