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Carved tamarind wood woman's head

 Accession — Object: 1
Identifier: ART-2021-60

Content Description

A Hawaiian folk art-style carved sculpture of a woman's head, made from a slender log of tamarind wood. Signed on the bottom "N. Furukawa" and pencilled on the top, "tamarind." This is one of a group of similar carvings of women's heads made in Hawaii probably between 1950-1990. Approx. 12" x 2.75" x 2.75".

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donor wishes to remain anonymous.

Language of Description

English

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1950-1990

Creator

Extent

1 items