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head, figurine

On display
human history
  • Description

    Figurine head. Headdress of two separated rolls with a recess between, the upper with an inserted element at the top broken off, the lower placed on top of another. Eyes close, slit style. Angular nose with narrow bridge, indent mouth fine and narrow at corners. Defined chin, with an indentation. Solid earspools of a conical shape, the narrow ends being bent around the side of the head for attachment.

    Red pigment on headdress, under top lip, white pigment on headdress, face and back of head. Broken at the neck.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.100
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
  • Display Room
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