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Cow's tail; Cow's tail carried in hand of War Devil (see 50/3024)
Cow's tail; Cow's tail carried in hand of War Devil (see 50/3024)
Object Number 37-77-50/3028
Display Title Cow's tail; Cow's tail carried in hand of War Devil (see 50/3024)
Descriptions
Object Description Cow's tail carried in hand of war devil 37-77-n50/3024. See "notes on Masks" in X-file for meaning and manner of acquisition of mask 50/3024.
Inventory Description Switch, animal tail bound with leather cover, highly worn
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Konor
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Guinea
Materials Animal tail, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 55.5 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm (21 7/8 x 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/3028
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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