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2 iron and string "medicine" made by Flo Glu, Poro guardian of boys
2 iron and string "medicine" made by Flo Glu, Poro guardian of boys
Object Number 48-36-50/7383A
Display Title 2 iron and string "medicine" made by Flo Glu, Poro guardian of boys
Descriptions
Object Description Iron and string "medicine" made by flo glu, poro guardian of boys
Inventory Description Fiber wrapped metal implements, metal loops at 1 end.
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Zo
Materials Metal, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm (3 x 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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