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Native iron - "Kpesse"
Object Number 29-75-50/H933
Display Title Native iron - "Kpesse"
Descriptions
Object Description Native iron - "Kpesse"
Inventory Description Large piece of metal.
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 20 x 14 cm (9 7/16 x 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-75-50/H933
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1927)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1927-1929)

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