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Donor Name:
Government Of India  Search this
Length:
40 cm
Width:
39 cm
Height:
45 cm
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Object Type:
Sculpture
Place:
India, Asia
Notes:
Paper mache sculpture of a scene with an elephant and rider, surrounded by trees and people. Square base with small bell-shaped pieces hanging from it. Trees or poles with birds on top at each corner. In the center is an elephant with rider, with larger human figures looking outward on 3 sides. The human figures have flat faces and outstretched arms. One has broken off. The elephant has a headdress, earrings, and an elaborate saddle.
Record Last Modified:
1 Dec 2014
Specimen Count:
1
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
368720
USNM Number:
E431698-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3906c8c95-3acb-457b-97eb-36d4873564d1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8548242