Ancestor Finial Figure

2004.17.0271

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Artifact Identification Ancestor Finial Figure   (2004.17.0271)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Built Environment Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Building Components
  4. :
  5. Roof Elements
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Iatmul, Melanesian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 148 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 26.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 23.5 cm
Weight 830 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant, Pigment--Dye, Pigment--Paint, Animal--Shell
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Dyeing, Painting, Twisting

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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