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Fish net, partly decayed
Fish net, partly decayed
Object Number 32-49-50/89
Display Title Fish net, partly decayed
Descriptions
Inventory Description Net, bag, netted fiber, cylindrical
Classification
  • Net
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mende
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia / <State> / <County> / Ganta
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 47 x 20.5 x 1 cm (18 1/2 x 8 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1932)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1932)

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