Trophy Head

2004.17.0311

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Trophy Head   (2004.17.0311)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Achievement Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture Asmat

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 22 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 15 cm
Weight 1479 g
Measuring Remarks Depth measured from the forehead to the back of the head.
Materials Plant, Pigment--Paint, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting
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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