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Bows, Arrows, knife, woven bracelet or garter, basketry quiver, spear
Bows, Arrows, knife, woven bracelet or garter, basketry quiver, spear
Object Number 2004.24.17171
Display Title Bows, Arrows, knife, woven bracelet or garter, basketry quiver, spear
Descriptions
Object Description Bows; Arrows; knife; woven bracelet or garter; basketry quiver; spear. Liberia: Mano (33-55-50/140;B/4796). Cat. Nos: B/4796 (5);H/1103(3);H/1139;H/1074;H/979;H/945(2);33-55-50/140. See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 65, n thru s
Subject
  • Bow
  • Basketry
  • Bracelet
  • Garter
  • Knife
  • Arrow
  • Quiver
  • Spear
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Mano
  • Ngere
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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