Votive Figure

1998.19.0672

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Artifact Identification Votive Figure   (1998.19.0672)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900 - 1912 CE
Culture Papuan, Melanesian
Location On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 32.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6.0 cm
Weight 251 g
Measuring Remarks L: 34cm W: 7cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment--Stain, Plant--Bark
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (2.5YR 3/6) -Cheeks. Moderate Reddish Brown (2.5YR 3/4) -Loincloth. Dark Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/4) -Arms.

Research Remarks

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

Photo: Spurlock Museum, Fall 2006, p. 12.

Artifact History

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

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