Canoe Figurehead

65-48-1F

From: Caroline Islands | Truk Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 65-48-1F
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Caroline Islands | Truk Islands
Date Made 1965
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Figurehead for disassembled Truk paddling canoe. Top represents two frigate birds, in profile, beak to beak. Black and white pigment. White pigment flaking.

Length 41 cm
Width 62 cm
Thickness 4 cm
Credit Line Truk Island Expedition; W. Goodenough, 1965
Other Number L-625-1A - Old Loan Number

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