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Head rest of dark wood with leather thonging
Head rest of dark wood with leather thonging
Object Number 46-78-50/6030
Display Title Head rest of dark wood with leather thonging
Descriptions
Object Description Head rest of dark wood with leather thonging
Inventory Description Headrest, carved wooden frame with wrapped leather straps, metal staples.
Classification
  • Headrest
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bari
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan
Materials Leather, Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 24.5 x 12.5 x 8 cm (9 5/8 x 4 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6030
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (4/12/1901)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (04/12/1901 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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