British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc.4835)

Catalogue number: British Museum: Oc.4835

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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: wood

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Description: Carved male figure, moai kavakava, of wood. Figure is elongated and has large stops in it's ears. Body is carved into a representation of the bony framework. Two human faces are carved on the crown of the head and it also has a chin tuft.

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Description: Height: 46.50 centimetres Width: 7.50 centimetres Depth: 12.50 centimetres

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Description: Purchased from the London dealer William Wareham in March 1868, using the Christy Fund.

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