Container

Mangarevan people

mid-20th century

Not on view

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Title: Container
Date: mid-20th century
Geography: Mangareva, Gambier Islands
Culture: Mangarevan people
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: L. 31 in. (78.7 cm)
Classification: Stone-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Martin Goodman, 1992
Object Number: 1992.158
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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