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One native pillow of light yellow wood with black painted legs
One native pillow of light yellow wood with black painted legs
Object Number 46-78-50/6095
Display Title One native pillow of light yellow wood with black painted legs
Descriptions
Object Description One native pillow of light yellow wood with black painted legs, one set of legs broken
Inventory Description Wooden headrest, 4 legs, incised designs at ends, mended
Classification
  • Headrest
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, east
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 20.1 x 47.7 x 5.1 cm (7 15/16 x 18 3/4 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6095; 37; [Illegible label]
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (12/19/1900)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (12/19/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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