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Small brass ring without a break to go with the "head" - Snake Society
Small brass ring without a break to go with the "head" - Snake Society
Object Number 37-77-50/2885
Display Title Small brass ring without a break to go with the "head" - Snake Society
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ring, round, plain, angled sides along outer edge
Classification
  • Ring
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Brass
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 3.9 x 1.2 cm (1 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2885
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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