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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 N/A
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 Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Weaving

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No

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