Figurine

Description:
Male figure wiping his bottom. Figure depicts features typical of the area – flat nose, protruding lips, ear lugs worn through lobes and facial scarification: the "quari" on the forehead and "ositaramata" on the temples and cheeks. Nautilus shell used for eyes., Wood and shell inlay., 870 x 300 x 345 mm - HxWxD
Location:
Solomon Islands
Collections:
Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Content partner:
Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Availability:
Not specified
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Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato