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Object Number
37-77-50/2941
Display Title
Pendant of pigmy hippopotamus teeth
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Necklace, C-shaped tooth pendant wrapped with appliqued leather, cord
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms
Ganta, vicinity of
Materials
Animal tooth, Leather
Dimensions
Overall: 14.1 x 14.1 x 3 cm (5 9/16 x 5 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
37-77-50/2941
Provenance
Collector
Dr. George W. Harley
(1936-1937 - 1937)
Donor
Dr. George W. Harley
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