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Carved cane, snake and crocodile
Carved cane, snake and crocodile
Object Number 32-61-50/B5194
Display Title Carved cane, snake and crocodile
Descriptions
Inventory Description Staff, carved wood, snake with 2 crocodiles on its back, cracked, chipped
Classification
  • Staff
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Betsileo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Madagascar
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 107 x 2.7 x 2.9 cm (42 1/8 x 1 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32-61-50/B/5194; 741; 185003

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