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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
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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