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1985.36.169

Christmas tree decoration. Body of clown-like figure made from wood, painted white with red patterns. [ASh [OPS move] 2/12/2016]


1985.36.169

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Collection type
Object
Description
Christmas tree decoration. Body of clown-like figure made from wood, painted white with red patterns. [ASh [OPS move] 2/12/2016]
Long description
Christmas tree decoration. Body of clown-like figure made from wood, painted white with red patterns. The two arms and the single leg are made of metal wire springs with small weights on the ends. The doll part of the decoration is only 85 mm high, a long wire being attached for suspension.
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Bim Wilkinson
Maker Pino Wilkinson
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Winifred Wilkinson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1972
Date collected
By 1972
Acquisition information
Donated: 1972
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal Wire, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Width: max 98 mm, Height: max 125 mm including wire
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.36.169

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Ornament, Furniture Dwelling, Ritual and Ceremonial, Ceremonial Object