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Cow's tail, metal handle
Media Restricted
Object Number 29-75-50/H936
Display Title Cow's tail, metal handle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Animal tail, brush, silver wrapped handle, perforated brass end, rings near hair
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Hair, Silver, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 38.5 x 2.3 x 2.5 cm (15 3/16 x 7/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-75-50/H936
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1927)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1927-1929)

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