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head, zoomorphic

On display
human history
  • Description

    Animal head, probably a canid. Dog-like ears, wide mouth with teeth bared. Broken at the neck. Traces of white pigment, especially around the left ear. Probably mould made.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.44
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department

    Archaeology

  • Display Room

    Mass Display

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Images and documents

Images

  • head, zoomorphic, 2012.19.44, L1004, 16552, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Mar 2018, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • head, zoomorphic, 2012.19.44, L1004, 16552, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Mar 2018, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • head, zoomorphic, 2012.19.44, L1004, 16552, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Mar 2018, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • head, zoomorphic, 2012.19.44, L1004, 16552, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Mar 2018, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • head, zoomorphic, 2012.19.44, L1004, 16552, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Mar 2018, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • head, zoomorphic, 2012.19.44, L1004, 16552, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Mar 2018, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • head, zoomorphic, 2012.19.44, L1004, 16552, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Mar 2018, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44
  • head, zoomorphic 2012.19.44

Artefact

  • Display location

    Mass Display

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2012.19.44
  • Collection
    Hyde
  • Primary Maker

     unknown (Maker)

  • Date
    Unknown
  • Media

    terracotta/inorganic material

    pigment/colorant

  • Measurement Description
    ear top to neck bottom
  • Measurement Reading

    46mm

    57.5mm (across outer ears)

    39.7mm (lower jaw to neck)

  • Last Update
    31 Mar 2023
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