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Wooden object with carved end representing human head
Wooden object with carved end representing human head
Object Number 95-20-70/49297
Display Title Wooden object with carved end representing human head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wooden object, carved, human head with incised pigmented features, cutout
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 22.3 x 4 x 3.2 cm (8 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49297

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