Bunga's hand piece, carved wooden head

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Object Number 48-36-50/7291

Display Title Bunga's hand piece, carved wooden head

Descriptions

Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, human head, incised, braided hair, hollow

Classification

Figurine
Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Mano

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 4.9 x 4.9 cm (3 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 48-36-50/7291

Provenance

Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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