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Spirit Figure

2004.17.0262

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Artifact Identification Spirit Figure   (2004.17.0262)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Iatmul, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 54 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 12.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 11.8 cm
Weight 1300 g
Measuring Remarks The Largest Dimension is approximate, and does not encompass the full length of the feathers. From Logan Museum: 56x12x14 cm.
Materials Animal--Feather, Animal--Shell, Pigment, Plant--Wood, Textile
Manufacturing Processes Dyeing, Painting, Sewing, Weaving
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

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

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