Malagan Carving

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Malagan Carving

DateLate 19th-early 20th century

MediumWood, fiber, vegetable paste, plant fibers, turbo snail opercula, paint

Dimensions17 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 15/16 in. (44 x 8 x 10 cm.)

Credit LineGift of Alan Wurtzburger

Object number1955.251.19

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Last Updated1/11/24

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