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head, figurine

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  • Kupu whakaahua

    Figurine head. Top broken off. Very large elongate slanting eye sockets; rim around outside, two indents at each end forming a raised area between. One very deep inner indent. Two earspools but ears undefined. End of nose damaged. Mouth deep and open. Top lip has marked bow in the centre. The lower lip hangs to form a chin. Much of the face is blackened. Back of head plain. Traces of red pigment on sides of head and under chin. Broken at the neck.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.72
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    10 Dec 2012
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    2 (unknown ID type)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Wāhanga
head, figurine2012.19.72

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