goddess carving

human history

carving of a goddess - wooden; heavy; dark-brown; close-grained wood carved in a seated position; large cavity near one eye- apparently a natural knot hole in wood; features have been deliberately mutilated; thigh and legs show good sculpture.

Accession number: 1950.128.13 Last Update: 29 Sept 2026
Place
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1950.128.13

Accession Date

04 Jul 1950

Other Id

32650 (ethnology)

O.532 (Oldman Collection)

Department

Pacific

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