Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge collection record for Moko, Cambridge — Z 6124

Número de catálogo: Z 6124

Descripción: Moai Moko. Wooden carving, comprising a curved length of wood carved to represent a lizard man, with traces of red ochre on the head. The figure is stylised and the wood is a light brown colour.

Descripción: Place: Oceania; Polynesia; Rapa Nui [Easter Island]

Material: Wood

Clasificación: Moai moko

Descripción: Measurements: 120mm x 79mm x 676mm

Descripción: Source: von Hügel, Anatole Andreas Aloys (Baron) [donor]

Descripción: Reference Numbers: Z 6124; MAA: O.XX.3 [von hūgel no]

Descripción: Catalogue event: Context (Analysis) Double figure representing a lizard man, not a fish, carved in light coloured wood, ochred on the head. A Moai Moko. Condition good- but with recess formed by a knot in the wood. From notes by Rafal Wieczorek, 4/2/2014 Event Date 4/2/2014 Author: maa