Papua Amulet

1998.19.0293

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Artifact Identification Papua Amulet   (1998.19.0293)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Belief Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900 - 1908
Culture Papuan, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 14.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.3 cm
Weight 61 g
Measuring Remarks L: 15cm W: 6cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Cutting, Painting
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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