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Big piece of balsa wood formed as the two parts of a big snake
Big piece of balsa wood formed as the two parts of a big snake
Object Number 33-56-20/2328
Display Title Big piece of balsa wood formed as the two parts of a big snake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wooden sculpture, square post, diamond and circular painted designs
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chocó
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Darien
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Sambu; Rio Opagado, south of the mouth of
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 182.5 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm (71 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-56-20/2328 & 10.F.

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