goddess carving

human history

carving of a goddess - wooden; heavy; dark-brown; close-grained wood carved in a seated position; large cavity near one eye- apparently a natural knot hole in wood; features have been deliberately mutilated; thigh and legs show good sculpture.

Nama tāpiringa: 1950.128.13 Whakahounga o Mua: 29 Sept 2026
Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1950.128.13

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Jul 1950

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

32650 (ethnology)

O.532 (Oldman Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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goddess carving 1950.128.13, 32650 Cultural Permissions Apply
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