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Bird-like figure; 5" long, painted red. "The long nose denotes the wisdom of the
Bird-like figure; 5" long, painted red. "The long nose denotes the wisdom of the
Object Number 973-11-70/5272
Display Title Bird-like figure; 5" long, painted red. "The long nose denotes the wisdom of the
Descriptions
Object Description Bird-like figure; 5" long, painted red. "The long nose denotes the wisdom of the bird. Used with 70/5265. "worn on neck, suspended by grass rope, as an ornament during festivals such as "Sing-sings" or pig kills.
Inventory Description Sculpture, pointed projections, long incised nose, red paint, incised tube
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pangia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms West central highlands
Materials Wood, Pigment, Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 43.1 x 4.4 x 4.5 cm (16 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 973-11-70/5272; TN48

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