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Baskets, cuff made of coils of vine, and trading woman's snuff box
Baskets, cuff made of coils of vine, and trading woman's snuff box
Object Number 2004.24.17170
Display Title Baskets, cuff made of coils of vine, and trading woman's snuff box
Descriptions
Object Description Baskets; cuff made of coils of vine; trading man's snuff box. Liberia: Mano Tribe (33-55-50)/138;37-77-50/2850) Mandingo (37-77-50/2559). Cat. Nos.:35-55-50/138;32-54-50/98;H/1045;37-77-50/2850;37-77-50/2559; See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 47, h thru l.
Subject
  • Snuff
  • Basket
  • Woman
  • Cuff
  • Trade
  • Box
  • Coil
  • Vine
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Ngere
  • Mano
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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