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Piece of "pig iron"
Object Number 37-77-50/3077
Display Title Piece of "pig iron"
Descriptions
Object Description Piece of "pig iron"
Inventory Description Mineral substance, possibly iron
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Nengbe and Kpain, between
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 9.3 x 5.7 cm (3 13/16 x 3 11/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/3077
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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