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50-49-343

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-343
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bontoc
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Cotton | Bristles
Description

Wooden doll with animal hair in tuft on top of head held in by plug. Carved simplified features with burnt design around chin for beard. Tattoo design burnt on chest, back and arms. Loin cloth of black cotton with red and yellow decoration at ends. Figure stands on round base.

Height 40.5 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 645 - Other Number

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