Figure — British Museum (Oc,EP.22)

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Made during: 1827-8 (collected)
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Recorded in: British Museum · British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc,EP.22)
Made at: Easter Island
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Recorded in: British Museum · British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc,EP.22)

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Reported holder: British Museum
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Recorded in: British Museum · British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc,EP.22)

British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc,EP.22) (8 claims)

Source author: British Museum

Catalogue number: British Museum: Oc,EP.22
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Reported holder: British Museum
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Classification: figure
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Made during: 1827-8 (collected)
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Made at: Easter Island
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Material: wood
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Description: Carved male figure, moai tangata, made of wood. Realistic figure, leaning forward, wearing European-style top hat.
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Description: Height: 23 centimetres Width: 5.50 centimetres Depth: 8 centimetres (to allow for curvature)
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