Artifact Number:
 D.04494

Object:
STORYBOARD


Material:
 Plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 91.0 x 20.6 x 2.2 cm

Origin:
 Palau, Micronesia

Comments:
 Rectangular board of naturally shaded wood, contemporary. Depicts man and woman copulating on island. Possibly "Melechotchachan" story. No color, carved in relefi style. Confiscated by U.S. Customs for "obscenity" and released to Museum.



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