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Object Number 37-77-50/2644
Display Title Medicine cone
Descriptions
Object Description Medicine cone (conical stone from fire jumpers kit)
Inventory Description Ceramic cone, plain.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Gio
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 4.9 x 4.6 cm (3 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2644
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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