Carving in form of animal, wood (appraisals describe this piece as bone, but ins

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Object Number 975-12-50/11793

Display Title Carving in form of animal, wood (appraisals describe this piece as bone, but ins

Descriptions

Object Description Carving in form of animal, wood (appraisals describe this piece as bone, but inspection suggests otherwise). Gnawed portions. 7" L

Inventory Description Figurine, carved wooden animal, four legs, long tail, pointed face

Classification

Figurine

Department Ethnographic

Date 19th century

Culture

Lega

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Zaire

Additional Geographic Terms Belgian Congo

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 17.78 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm (7 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 975-12-50/11793

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