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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
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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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