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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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| 17-41-50/B1726 | Long ivory pin |
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