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Object Number 37-77-50/2671
Display Title Wooden image of De Society
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden image of De society. See X-file 37-77 for full notes on this specimen.
Inventory Description Carved wood female figure, standing, incised body deco, 4 metal teeth, 4 nails
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Gio
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Towai Section-Sali Town
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 45.4 x 15.3 x 9 cm (17 7/8 x 6 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2671
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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