goddess carving

Description:
carving of a goddess - wooden; heavy; dark-brown; close-grained wood carved in a seated position; large cavity near one eye- apparently a natural knot hole in wood; features have been deliberately mutilated; thigh and legs show good sculpture.
Display date:
Acquired: 04 Jul 1950
Location:
Pacific
Collections:
Auckland Museum Collections Online
Content partner:
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Availability:
Not specified
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Auckland Museum Collections
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira