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Wooden staff, covered with aluminum and copper
Wooden staff, covered with aluminum and copper
Object Number 30-36-50/B4791
Display Title Wooden staff, covered with aluminum and copper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Staff, wood, wrapped with copper and aluminum
Classification
  • Staff
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Liberia, Interior
Materials Wood, Copper, Aluminum
Dimensions Overall: 120.5 x 2.3 x 2.4 cm (47 7/16 x 7/8 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B4791
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1930)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1930)

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