model head

Japanese model head with an angry expression. It has long hair, and hair missing on the eyebrows. The mouth is open, showing teeth, and tilted downwards on the left side. The right eye is facing forwards, and the left eye is turned to the side, showing the white of the eye and red veins. The face has lifelike contours, showing veins. There is an iron nail at the top and bottom, and a string for suspension.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
973i
Date
19th century
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 166 mm x 186 mm x 102 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; hair; glass; paint; string
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
World Gallery > World Gallery Balcony > Horniman's Vision
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