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Omu

human history
  • Other Name

    ceremonial figure (English)

  • Description

    omu ceremonial figure. Pupis village, Wasar River, Northwest Asmat.

    Light wood; red & white pigment. Open work male figure.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2002.28.32
  • Accession Date
    16 Apr 2002
  • Other Id

    55781 (ethnology)

  • Department

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