Human figure, in lava

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Object Number 96-20-70/48222

Display Title Human figure, in lava

Descriptions

Object Description Human figure, in lava

Inventory Description Sculpture, carved lava, anthropomorphic figure, hands on midsection, torso only

Classification

Sculpture

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / France / French Polynesia / <County> / <City> / Mekuhira
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Marquesas Islands / Hiva Oa

Additional Geographic Terms Marquesas Islands

Materials Lava

Dimensions Overall: 17.4 x 12.2 x 9.8 cm (6 7/8 x 4 13/16 x 3 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 48222

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