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Snake Figurine
Object Number 990-5-50/12161
Display Title Snake Figurine
Descriptions
Object Description Snake figurine
Inventory Description Snake figurine, carved wood, painted designs.
Classification
  • Figurine
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tutsi?
  • Hutu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Wood, Pigment, Paint
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm (18 7/8 x 2 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12161
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/97)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/97)

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