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Object Number 987-29-50/12094
Display Title Ivory and bone hairpin
Descriptions
Object Description Hairpin constructed in two parts: a thin bone shaft with a pointed tip which is inserted through the a hole in the center of the round, disc-shaped head made of hippopotamus ivory and attached with a round headed copper alloy tack/pin. Peabody Number is painted on object with black paint.
Inventory Description Pin, carved ivory, loose disc at top, metal stud center
Classification
  • Pin
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Baulé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Additional Geographic Terms Bouake market
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 4.2 x 4 cm (2 13/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 987-29-50/12094
Provenance
Collector Christopher B. Steiner (1987 - 12/31/1987)
Donor Christopher B. Steiner (1987 - 12/31/1987)

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