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41-34-29

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 41-34-29
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Rattan | Pigment
Description

Circular; very slightly convex. Surface blackened except for design which is made by cutting away the surface and leaving the natural wood: centre design is eight rays, each terminating in a double curve and a drop; beyond this is a band of rays; and near the edge is a narrow band of triangles and dots resulting from two interlocking curves.

Outside Diameter 62 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Austin Gray, 1941

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