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Ancestor or Spirit Figure

1998.19.3000

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Artifact Identification Ancestor or Spirit Figure   (1998.19.3000)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900 - 1912 CE
Culture Papuan, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 62.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 9.5 cm
Weight 788 g
Measuring Remarks L: 62cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Weaving
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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