Figure — British Museum (Oc1928,0517.1)

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Reference: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Oc1928-0517-1

Source author: British Museum

• Catalogue number: British Museum: Oc1928,0517.1

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• Reported holder: British Museum

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• Classification: figure

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• Made at: Easter Island

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• Material: thespesia populnea wood

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• Description: Carved wooden standing figure with bird-man features.

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• Description: Height: 27 centimetres Width: 12.50 centimetres Depth: 9.50 centimetres

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• Description: Identified as Thespesia populnea by Caroline Cartwright (BM Conservation and Scientific Research), March 2010.

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Reference: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/image/987472001