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Object Number 995-31-50/12563
Display Title Stylized bird figure
Descriptions
Object Description Stylized bird figure with upturned open beak and slit eyes, standing on pedestal; matt black finish; workshop of George Harley
Inventory Description Wooden sculpture, carved, flared base, incised, grooved, irregularly shaped
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Artist Workshop of George W. Harley
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia / <State> / <County> / Ganta
Dimensions Overall: 37.5 x 13.5 x 12.2 cm (14 3/4 x 5 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-31-50/12563 & H-3 & H-14
Provenance
Provenance Dr. George W. Harley (1925-1960 - ca. 1960-1965)
Collector Allen C. Davis (ca. 1960-1965 - 12/28/95)
Donor Allen C. Davis (ca. 1960-1965 - 12/28/95)

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