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1916.46.6

Canoe prow ornament carved with a decorative curvilinear design incorporating human figure at the top centre of the ornament. [FC 27/05/2010]

1916.46.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Canoe prow ornament carved with a decorative curvilinear design incorporating human figure at the top centre of the ornament. [FC 27/05/2010]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Milne Bay Province Kiriwina Goodenough District Trobriand Islands
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1915
Date collected
1914 - 1915
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 27/05/2010
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth 25 mm, Width: max 457 mm, Length: max 275 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1916.46.6

Search terms: Religion, Navigation, Ornament, Amulet, Canoe Part

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