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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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