belum

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Object Type
Museum number: As1994,05.46
Description: Belum figure carved of sago pith. Figure holds its tail in its mouth, has wings, cat-like ears and a 'star-burst' headdress. Fine geometric designs carved over body surface. Represents the air spirit Kerawey Langit.
Producer name
Production ethnic group
Production date: 1971
Production place: Made in: Oya district
Excavator/field collector
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Height: 24 centimetres; Width: 8 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: On display (G24/dc7)
Subjects
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1994
Acquisition notes: Donated by H. Stephen Morris's son, Dr George Morris.
Department: Asia
Registration number: As1994,05.46
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: BNB 23 (belum notebook)

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