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Brush of owl's feathers
Object Number 37-77-50/2946
Display Title Brush of owl's feathers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Brush, brown striped feathers tied at one end with cotton string and resin.
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Feather, Cotton, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 4.1 x 3.6 cm (7 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2946
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (08/30/1937)

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