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Wooden hook, painted, with human face design, 17.5 in. l. x 4 in. w.
Wooden hook, painted, with human face design, 17.5 in. l. x 4 in. w.
Object Number 976-31-70/5455
Display Title Wooden hook, painted, with human face design, 17.5 in. l. x 4 in. w.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sculpture, double hook end, carved and painted human face with tongue out
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Sepik River
Materials Wood, Paint
Dimensions Overall: 44 x 10.2 x 4.7 cm (17 5/16 x 4 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-31-70/5455/ 78

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