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Head of an Ancestor
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Head of an Ancestor

DateEarly 20th century
MediumStone
Dimensions8 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x Diam. 7 13/16 in. (22.6 x 6.4 x 7 x 19.8 cm.)
Credit LineGift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object number1955.251.153
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  • Pacific Islands
Last Updated1/11/24
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