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Ancestor Figure

2004.17.0201

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Artifact Identification Ancestor Figure   (2004.17.0201)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Symbols
    3. :
  3. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Sak, Taro
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Iatmul, Melanesian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 152 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 57 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 51 cm
Weight 4,880 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment--Paint, Plant--Straw, Animal--Shell
Manufacturing Processes Painting, Carved

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Reproduction Yes

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