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British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)
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- Reproduces: Photograph of Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)
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Catalogue number: British Museum: Oc.1979
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View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Reported holder: British Museum
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View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Classification: figure
Passage: Object Type
View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Made at: Easter Island
Passage: Production place
View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Material: wood
Passage: Materials
View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Description: Curved figure with a tail and a human head, carved from wood.
Passage: Description
View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Description: Height: 21.50 centimetres Width: 17 centimetres Depth: 9.50 centimetres
Passage: Dimensions
View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Description: Purchased from William Wareham 26/7/1866, presumably using the Christy Fund.
Passage: Acquisition notes
View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)Description: Christy collection registration slip: Easter Island Curved piece of wood, carved to represent a human figure. See Forsters Voyage
Passage: Curator's comments
View object: Figure — British Museum (Oc.1979)