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head, figurine

On display
human history
  • Description

    Figurine head and upper torso. Mould made. Headdress based on a turban, a textured band with a raised central element over the forehead and segmented crown with a plain band and feather panache above (of a band of fine feathers with a band of larger plumes behind). Top edge broken out. Earspools with a raised central ring and internal raised dot both in excellent condition. Lightly defined eye brows, lidded and rimmed eyes, damaged nose and thin-lipped mouth.

    Wearing a segmented collar style of neck ornament (three bands of five segments). Pectorals of upper torso depicted. Arms broken off. Back flat. Broken just above the waist. White pigment on the front and strips on the back, red pigment on the headdress.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.455
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
  • Display Room
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