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Figure, carved   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
Figure, carved
Object type Classification: NM3.12230
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English: Figure, god receptacle, small, polychrome wood, red. the spirits of the gods are thought to descend into these earthly receptacles. They represent either Sri or Vishnu (diadems) or Rama and Sita (when the female image wears a long plait of hair). They are carried in special receptacles on the heads of women at the time of temple processions, at other times they are store in a small house in the temple courtyard. Except when in use, they are not regarded as sacred - M Dunningham
Date Unknown date; 04 May 1975
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height: 220mm
width: 70mm
depth: 55mm
notes: knees back in line with elbows

notes: elbow to elbow
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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10169 (object number)
Place of creation Bali
Credit line gift of A C W Dunningham and Margaret Dunningham, Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, M1619
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