Hook figure in the form of a standing male with large head and projecting eyes and tongue
Hook figure in the form of a standing male with large head and projecting eyes and tongue

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Hook figure in the form of a standing male with large head and projecting eyes and tongue,

20th century

Oceanic
1998-923

Information

Title
Hook figure in the form of a standing male with large head and projecting eyes and tongue
Dates

20th century

Medium
Painted wood
Dimensions
h. 165.5 cm., w. 42.4 cm., d. 14.8 cm. (65 3/16 x 16 11/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
The John B. Elliott, Class of 1951, Collection
Object Number
1998-923
Place Made

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River

Culture
Oceanic
Type
figurines, woodwork
Subject
men

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