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Object Number 975-12-50/11787
Display Title Phallic shaped ivory idol
Descriptions
Object Description Phallic abstract human head with incised diamond patterns, ivory
Inventory Description Sculpture, ivory carving, human head, elongated neck?, residue at crown
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1975?
Culture
  • Lega
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms Belgian Congo
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 3.2 x 4.5 cm (5 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
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