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Small clay human figure with detachable clay hat. Muntu Made by boy under 14
Small clay human figure with detachable clay hat. Muntu Made by boy under 14
Object Number 49-14-50/8263
Display Title Small clay human figure with detachable clay hat. Muntu Made by boy under 14
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Muntu
Object Description Small clay human figure with detachable clay hat. Muntu Made by boy under 14
Inventory Description Figurine, modeled clay, anthropomorphic, no features, with hat
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Lambia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Chinunka; Misuku Mountains, at the foot of the
Materials Clay
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 49-14-50/8263

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