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

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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