217. Female deity. Nukuoro, Micronesia. 18th to 19th century CE. Wood

• Content/Function
  • Many kept in religious buildings belonging to the community
  • represent individual deities
• Form
  • Simple geometric forms
  • Erect pose; long arms; broad chest
  • chin drawing to a point
  • no facial features
  • horizontal lines used to indicate knee caps, naval, & waistline