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human figurine](https://papuaerfgoed.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/collectie/images/2005-03/EA_30_14.jpg?itok=JGv57lU8)
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human figurine](https://papuaerfgoed.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/collectie/images/2005-03/EA_30_14_1.jpg?itok=Vq_ilIeo)
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human figurine](https://papuaerfgoed.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/collectie/images/2005-03/EA_30_14_1.jpg?itok=Vq_ilIeo)
human figurine
Objectcode
EA/30/14
Description (brief)
Representation of a human with hands resting on his knees. Using the hands to move the knees from side to side is a sign of friendship towards strangers. Possibly made for sale.
Dating
1950-1959
Dimensions (L)
22,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» South West Coast
» Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division South New-Guinea
» Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category
» religie en ritueel
» representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category
» art
» visual arts
» sculpture