British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc,EP.20)

Catalogue number: British Museum: Oc,EP.20

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Reported holder: British Museum

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Classification: figure

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Made during: 1826-7 (collected)

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Made at: Easter Island

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Material: wood, bone, obsidian

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Description: Standing emaciated male figure, moai kavakava, carved in brown wood, on the head is carved a bird-like beast in low relief.

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Description: Height: 18 inches (from original registration)

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