Piece of elephant meat

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Object Number 37-77-50/2956

Display Title Piece of elephant meat

Descriptions

Inventory Description Faunal remain, square cut piece, possibly burned on 1 end.

Classification

Faunal

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Mano

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of

Materials Animal matter

Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 2.1 x 1 cm (7/8 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-77-50/2956

Provenance

Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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