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head, zoomorphic

human history
  • Description

    Animal head, intact, possibly of an agouti, opossum or squirrel-like creature with a short snout. Small ears, eyes highlighted by a brow line of red paint. The mouth also has red paint in the outlines and a little on the neck. Small remnants of yellowish pigment on the neck. The whole head has had a white coating, much of which remains. On the area around the nose and mouth are impressions of a textile made while the clay was damp, and working scrape marks on the neck.

    Mould made. Possibly broken at the neck or intentionally finished as is.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.49
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
head, zoomorphic 2012.19.49

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Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2012.19.49
  • Collection
  • Primary Maker

     unknown (Maker)

  • Date
    Unknown
  • Media
  • Measurement Description
    left ear top to neck bottom
  • Measurement Reading

    31.5mm

    25.65mm (outer ear to outer ear)

    25mm (nose to back of head = head length)

  • Last Update
    19 Apr 2024
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