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Cow's tail with poisoned needle
Cow's tail with poisoned needle
Object Number 37-77-50/2902
Display Title Cow's tail with poisoned needle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Switch, animal tail and horns inserted into incised leather and wood handle, nee
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Animal tail, Horn, Needle, Cork, Leather, Wood, Resin, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 47 x 7.1 x 3.4 cm (18 1/2 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2902
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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