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1970.40.7

Carved stone bird figure. Its wings are parallel to the body with the tail feathers fanned. The body tapers towards a curved rectangular base. [PR [OPS move] 6/4/2017]

1970.40.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved stone bird figure. Its wings are parallel to the body with the tail feathers fanned. The body tapers towards a curved rectangular base. [PR [OPS move] 6/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Rapa Nui
Oceania > Polynesia > Rapa Nui
Person
Field collector Joseph N. Pansing
PRM source Joseph N. Pansing
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1967
Date collected
August 1966 to March 1967
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1970
Materials and processes
Material Lava Stone, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 93 mm, Height: max 94 mm, Length: max 220 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1970.40.7

Search terms: Figure, Bird Figure

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