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Brass model of a blacksmith, a small tripod pot and a brass figure
Brass model of a blacksmith, a small tripod pot and a brass figure
Object Number 2004.24.17158
Display Title Brass model of a blacksmith, a small tripod pot and a brass figure
Descriptions
Object Description Brass model - blacksmith; small tripod pot; brass gure (Property of Dr. G.W.Harley) Liberia. Mende Tribe (32-49-50/49) Ge-ge Tribe (B/4975). See PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 68, o thru q
Subject
  • Blacksmith
  • Tripod
  • Figure
  • Pot
  • Brass
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Ngere
  • Ge
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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