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Object Number
07-45-70/72714
Display Title
Amulet
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Carved wood figurine, seated human?, curvilinear designs, fabric wrapped
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms
Dorek; Cape Mamori, near; Geelvink Bay, Northwest coast of
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 43 x 4.7 x 4.1 cm (16 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
72714
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