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head, figurine

human history
  • Description

    Figurine head. Mould made. Wide-band headdress with central vertical ornament (plain) and geometric design (horizontal line on one side and double verticals with central crossed lines on the other). One earspool with indented centre survives, the other broken off. Brows defined, lidded and rimmed eyes, compact nose and open mouth. Wearing single roll segmented collar Transversely broken below collar. Traces of red pigment on headdress and in mouth.

    Remains of white pigment on front and back.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.336
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
head, figurine 2012.19.336

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