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Walking stick of iron
Object Number 30-36-50/B4789
Display Title Walking stick of iron
Descriptions
Inventory Description Iron stick, flares slightly at end, carved wood handle with incised copper bands
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Liberia, Interior
Materials Iron, Copper, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 84.6 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm (33 5/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B\4789
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1930 - 1930)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1930)

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