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Snake's mat - smilax leaf, kind of password - snake society
Snake's mat - smilax leaf, kind of password - snake society
Object Number 37-77-50/2899
Display Title Snake's mat - smilax leaf, kind of password - snake society
Descriptions
Inventory Description Dried leaf, flat, broken in two.
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Leaf
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 5 x 0.2 cm (4 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-77-50/2899
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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