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Metadata
Catalog Number |
B1987.01.19 |
Object Name |
Figurine |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Carved wooden figurine of a person holding a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. The carved wooden spear is secured through a hole in the figure's hand. The shield is covered in brown and white animal hide with hair attached. The shield is also secured through a hole in the figure's hand by a wooden pole at the back of the shield. The figure is wearing a coiled metal necklace, headdress and earring. The earring is secured through a hole in the left ear. White feathers are attached through a hole in the top of the figure's head. |
Material |
Wood/Feathers/Metal/Animal hide |
Dimensions |
H-5.75 W-1 D-0.875 inches |
Search Terms |
Art Sculpture Wood carving |
Subjects |
Art Sculpture Wood carving |