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Object Number
975-12-50/11829
Display Title
Early tourist carving of animal with bone teeth; mirror inlay eyes; bone inlay o
Descriptions
Object Description
Early tourist carving of animal with bone teeth; mirror inlay eyes; bone inlay on claws. Appears to represent a lion. 17" L. Wood
Inventory Description
Figurine, carved wooden feline, incised, bone teeth and claws, glass inlay eyes
Classification
- Raw Material
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1800-1975?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
East Africa
Materials
Wood, Bone, Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 48 x 9.5 x 14 cm (18 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975-12-50/11829
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