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Object Number
975-12-50/11822
Display Title
Baton with head on ringed neck, finely incised coiffure, "used in snake cult" wo
Descriptions
Object Description
Baton with head on ringed neck, finely incised coiffure, "used in snake cult" wood, with pigment. Considerable damage to upper lip. Insect damage to rt. side of coiffure. 15" h.
Inventory Description
Carving, wood, human wood, female, incised and punctate features, pigmented
Classification
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Kuyu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Congo
Additional Geographic Terms
Brazzaville
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 38 x 13 x 17 cm (14 15/16 x 5 1/8 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975-12-50/11822, 21(?)
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