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Nguzunguzu (War canoe prow figurehead)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

FE000322; Nguzunguzu (canoe prow)

FE000322; Nguzunguzu (canoe prow) ; 3/4 view 1 3qv1

FE000322; Nguzunguzu (canoe prow) ; 3/4 view 2 3qv2

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item details

NameNguzunguzu (War canoe prow figurehead)

ProductionSolomon Islands

Classificationwar canoes, canoes

Materialswood, shell (animal material)

DimensionsOverall: 110mm (width), 215mm (height), 130mm (depth)

Registration NumberFE000322

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Category

Intended for: wars
Made of: wood
shell (animal material)
Type of: war canoes
canoes
Refers to: Canoes
woodcarving
Depicts: Heads (Anatomy)
Influenced by: Melanesian
Solomon Islander

Place

Made in: Solomon Islands