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Pair of loops used to dress wounds of Poro marks
Pair of loops used to dress wounds of Poro marks
Object Number 37-77-50/2928
Display Title Pair of loops used to dress wounds of Poro marks
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wood implements, bend wood sticks, looped 1 end, tied with cotton other end.
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 3.1 x 0.8 cm (5 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-77-50/2928
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (08/30/1937)

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