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Six carved human figures from basket 11-46-50/83148
Six carved human figures from basket 11-46-50/83148
Object Number 11-46-50/83149
Display Title Six carved human figures from basket 11-46-50/83148
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wooden figurines, standing, male and female, 1 w/ white beads, inlay eyes
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Umbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms Benquilla, 300 mi east of
Materials Wood, Glass, Bead, Thread
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm (3 5/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 11-46-50/83149
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1911 Huntington Frothingham Wolcott Fund

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