post
- Museum number
- Oc1950,02.38
- Description
-
Register 1950
Carving of a tapering post, light brown wood with the top in the form of a human head and the chin resting on formalized hands and arms.
- Dimensions
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Height: 27 inches
- Curator's comments
- Register 1950
Collected 1921-24 from Kaileula (Kaileuna?) Island, Kaisega Village. "Tukwalu" from ridge-pole of yam store, to drive away evil spirits and prevent theft.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1950
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Oc1950,02.38