Rapanui. <em>Lizard Figure (Moko Miro)</em>, 19th century. Wood, shell or bone, 16 x 2 x 1 3/4 in. (40.6 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 50.78. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 50.78_view1_acetate_bw.jpg)

Lizard Figure (Moko Miro)

Artist:Rapanui

Medium: Wood, shell or bone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 16 x 2 x 1 3/4 in. (40.6 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 50.78

Image: 50.78_view1_acetate_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Ancestral figure, half lizard half man, polished wood; kept wrapped and unwrapped for ceremonial purposes Condition: good

Brooklyn Museum