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Small iron mortar- cf. 50/2925
Small iron mortar- cf. 50/2925
Object Number 37-77-50/2927
Display Title Small iron mortar- cf. 50/2925
Descriptions
Object Description Small iron mortar
Inventory Description Mortar, small container, pedestal base, corroded
Classification
  • Mortar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 3.1 x 3.1 cm (1 13/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2927
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (08/30/1937)

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