Canoe Prow Ornament

Rajah Ampat Islands

early to mid-20th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Canoe Prow Ornament
Date: early to mid-20th century
Geography: Indonesia, West Papua province
Culture: Rajah Ampat Islands
Medium: Wood, paint, plastic
Dimensions: Height 26-1/2 in.
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Fred and Rita Richman, 1988
Object Number: 1988.143.69a
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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