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Object Number
972-49-70/5204
Display Title
Anthropomorphic wood figurine with a hole through the feet for stringing. Hands
Descriptions
Object Description
Anthropomorphic wood figurine with a hole through the feet for stringing. Hands are folded across chest. No sexual characteristics. Figure wears an elaborate neck ornament and a 5 tiered hat with drapery behind head. Tropical hardwood with earth & vegetal material embedded.
Inventory Description
Figurine, carved wood, standing human figure wearing hat, perforated base
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Dyak
- Tundjung
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Malaysia
/
Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Additional Geographic Terms
East Kalimantan; Sekolaq Darat
Materials
Wood, Stain
Dimensions
Overall: 10.8 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm (4 1/4 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
972-49-70/5204; 1
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