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Hat pin, carved ivory, tapered to point, flat disc end joined with metal pins
Hat pin, carved ivory, tapered to point, flat disc end joined with metal pins
Object Number 29-4-50/H836.1
Display Title Hat pin, carved ivory, tapered to point, flat disc end joined with metal pins
Descriptions
Object Description Hat pin, carved ivory, tapered to point, flat disc end joined with metal pins
Inventory Description Hat pin, carved ivory, tapered to point, flat disc end joined with metal pins
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mangbetu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Democratic Republic of Congo, NE; Aruwimi River, Middle Uele R. region
Materials Ivory, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 28.8 x 5 x 5 cm (11 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H836.1/ H/ 836

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