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human head on post for Malaggan funerary rituals

1880-1920

New Ireland

2002.203

Not currently on view

pigmentwoodcarving

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Artwork Details

Nationality
Creation Date
1880-1920
Materials
wood, pigment
Object Types
ceremonial objects, sculptures
Dimensions

21 x 7 x 8 in.

Accession Number
2002.203
Credit Line

Gift of Bonnie and David Ross in honor of Ted Celenko

Copyright
Public Domain
Collection

South Pacific Art

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