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head, figurine

human history
  • Kupu whakaahua

    Figurine head. Double band headdress with two small discs, one placed centrally, the other over the join between the bands. Sides of headdress and face broken off. Broad face, slit eyes, defined nose, thin straight mouth highlighted by red pigment. Remains of yellow pigment on face, traces of red and white pigment on headdress. Striations from hand modelling processes easily seen. Broken at neck.

    A dark core inside and towards the back of the head illustrates method of attachment.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.114
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    10 Dec 2012
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Wāhanga
head, figurine 2012.19.114

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