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Head
Head

Head

Artist
MediumIvory
Dimensions2 3/16 × 1 in. (5.5 × 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gerdau
Object number1956.15.1
DescriptionCarved head with painted brown hair. Ears have small holes for earrings. Nose has nostril holes. One eye present-green color-glass? Lips have red color, mostly worn off. Top of head is flat, with hole not in center. Bottom of figure has hole. Figure's head is tilted on neck with eyes forward and slight smile. No eyebrows. Figure appears to be male.
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Collections
Head
Philippines
Head
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