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4 small pieces of bark
Object Number 35-31-50/1261N
Display Title 4 small pieces of bark
Descriptions
Object Description Small pieces of bark
Inventory Description Charm, 3 pieces of bark, curled
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Charm
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Bark
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 2.6 x 1.1 cm (3 7/8 x 1 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 35-31-50/1261N
Credit Line Museum Purchase, Gifts for Special Uses Fund, 1935

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