condensed discuss document expanded export feedback print share remove reset document_white enquire_white export_white report_white
discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml

head, figurine

human history
  • Description

    Figurine head. Headdress a fillet draped over one side with indents and small holes possibly indicating a textile, while the opposite side has three indented discs placed around an unidentified element with a short groove, possibly broken at the back. Earspools broken off. Eyes slit style with defined upper and lower lids. Nose flattish and close to the small indented mouth and rounded chin.

    Face and two discs painted red, traces of white on headdress, side of face and under chin. Top of head and some of the face appear to have fired to a dark colour. Broken at neck.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.160
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
head, figurine 2012.19.160

Images and documents

Images

Artefact

The development of the Auckland War Memorial Museum online collection is an ongoing process; updates, new images and records are added weekly. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by Museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided.

The gift of curiosity

With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round.

SEE OPTIONS FROM $60

The gift of curiosity