Anthropomorphic figure carved from pith

SMG00166980

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Anthropomorphic figure carved from pith, broken, representing healing spirit, made by Milano of Sarawak, 1871-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A11413
Materials:
pith, sago and mount, wood
Measurements:
height 315 mm
width 90 mm
thickness 65 mm
length 88 mm
width 71 mm
height 14 mm
type:
statue