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Object Number 33-55-50/144
Display Title Iron ore fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Molten metal and ceramic fragments, 1 ceramic sherd incised and punctate
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kpelle
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Iron, Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 4.3 x 3.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 34
Label on object 50\ 144 & #1
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1933)

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