Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)

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Reference: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Oc-1979_1

Source author: British Museum

• Catalogue number: British Museum: Oc.1979

  Passage: Museum number

• Reported holder: British Museum

  Passage: Institutional catalogue record

• Classification: figure

  Passage: Object Type

• Made at: Easter Island

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• Material: wood

  Passage: Materials

• Description: Curved figure with a tail and a human head, carved from wood.

  Passage: Description

• Description: Height: 21.50 centimetres Width: 17 centimetres Depth: 9.50 centimetres

  Passage: Dimensions

• Description: Purchased from William Wareham 26/7/1866, presumably using the Christy Fund.

  Passage: Acquisition notes

• Description: Christy collection registration slip: Easter Island Curved piece of wood, carved to represent a human figure. See Forsters Voyage

  Passage: Curator's comments

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Reference: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/image/1613788001