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Anthropomorphic wood figure with loop for stringing at base, Squating with hands
Anthropomorphic wood figure with loop for stringing at base, Squating with hands
Object Number 972-49-70/5202
Display Title Anthropomorphic wood figure with loop for stringing at base, Squating with hands
Descriptions
Object Description Anthropomorphic wood figure with loop for stringing at base, Squating with hands folded across chest. No sexual characteristics. Head - dress with drapery falling behind head. Charred tropical hardwood with embedded earth & vegetal matter.
Inventory Description Figurines, carved wood, seated human figure, perforated base, stained
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tundjung
  • Dyak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Additional Geographic Terms East Kalimantan; Sekolaq Darat
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm (3 9/16 x 1 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 972-49-70/5202; 14

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