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Isaiah Torazi and Palauan

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Palauan, 1949-1954

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Isaiah Torazi and Palauan

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Palauan, 1949-1954

Physical Qualities Wood, shell, paint, 8 11/16 x 4 1/16 x 2 3/4 in. (22 x 10.3 x 7 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Ammon N. Hartman, Bel Air, Maryland
Object Number 1991.415
Tobi Island 'Monkey Man'. Wooden human figure in squatting position, hands on knees; cylindrical torso with flat back, long ovoid face. Almond-shaped eyes made of shell with black dots for pupils. Black pigment
The Baltimore Museum of Art 1982 by gift; Ammon N. Hartman 1955-1956 in Koror Palau

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Isaiah Torazi

2000–2000

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Culture

Palauan

2000–2000

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