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head, zoomorphic

human history
  • Description

    Animal head, probably a canid. Ears missing, wide mouth, damaged on right side, with teeth bared. Broken at the neck. Traces of yellowish and white pigment on the surfaces. Probably mould made.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.45
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
head, zoomorphic 2012.19.45

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Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2012.19.45
  • Collection
  • Primary Maker

     unknown (Maker)

  • Date
    Unknown
  • Media
  • Measurement Description
    top of head to lower neck
  • Measurement Reading

    40mm

    41mm (across back of head, ear to head side)

    39mm (chin to back of head)

  • Last Update
    29 Nov 2023
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