British Museum collection record for Figure — British Museum (Oc1951,01.1)

Catalogue number: British Museum: Oc1951,01.1

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Reported holder: British Museum

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Classification: figure

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Made during: 1934 (circa)

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Made at: Easter Island

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Material: wood

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Description: Carved wooden figure of a bearded male, light brown, head and torso only.

Passage: Description

Description: Height: 31 centimetres Width: 8 centimetres Depth: 9 centimetres

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Description: Register: 'Given by Mrs Peggy Roslin. Obtained in 1934 by an officer of the Chilean navy, who gave it to donor. Modern Easter Island style, for comparative purposes'.

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