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Wood figure; human body with animal head and tall hat topped with +
Wood figure; human body with animal head and tall hat topped with +
Object Number 976-31-70/5451
Display Title Wood figure; human body with animal head and tall hat topped with +
Descriptions
Object Description Wood figure; human body with animal head and tall hat topped with bird head. 13 1/2" x 2" w.
Inventory Description Sculpture, standing male with elongated nose, conical bird head hat, incised
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Sepik River
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 34.7 x 4.6 x 4.9 cm (13 11/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-31-70/5451

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