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Object Number 07-45-70/72716
Display Title Amulet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sculpture, carved anthropomorphic figure, ridged knobbed head, cylindrical shaft
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Dorek; Cape Mamori, near; Geelvink Bay, Northwest coast of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 27.8 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm (10 15/16 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 72716

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