Black wooden janus (glu fla) - a sort of court of high appeal – Objects

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Object Number 48-36-50/7370

Display Title Black wooden janus (glu fla) - a sort of court of high appeal

Descriptions

Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, 2-faced human head on pedestal, black stain

Classification

Figurine
Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Additional Geographic Terms Butulu

Materials Wood, Pigment

Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 8.8 x 9.5 cm (8 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 3 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 48-36-50/7370; 106

Provenance

Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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