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Substitute for skull
Object Number 04-19-70/63124
Display Title Substitute for skull
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sculpture, carved wood head, flat base, perforated center, painted white, blue,
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Additional Geographic Terms Sarawak River, Upper
Materials Wood, Pigment, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 16 x 16.5 cm (6 11/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63124

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