Ancestor Head

2004.17.0306

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Artifact Identification Ancestor Head   (2004.17.0306)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Melanesian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 37 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6 cm
Weight 419 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Carved, Painting

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 N/A

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