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Tag for enslaved person, tin; initials of enslaver and point of destination
Image Not Available for Tag for enslaved person, tin; initials of enslaver and point of destination
Object Number 04-45-50/64158.2
Display Title Tag for enslaved person, tin; initials of enslaver and point of destination
Descriptions
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Umbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms Benquilla, 300 mi east of
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 7 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 04-45-50/64158.2
Provenance
Collector Rev. Henry A. Neipp (1898-1902 - 1904)

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Tag for enslaved person, tin; initials of enslaver and point of destination.
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