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head, figurine

human history
  • Description

    Figurine head. Mould made. Mohawk hair (ridge, from back to front, over central top of head). Diagonal side lock extending over ear spool on one side; a round, textured dome with hanging plumes, ends broken, on the other. The ear spools are circular discs with a smaller central raised disc with a dot in the middle. lined forehead above arched brows. Lidded eyes, round-ended nose, wrinkled cheeks and chin. Back concave. Broken across the neck.

    Remains of white and yellowish pigment on back and front.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.359
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
head, figurine 2012.19.359

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