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Sacred mat, basketwork in imitation of white man's trunk
Sacred mat, basketwork in imitation of white man's trunk
Object Number 2004.24.17177
Display Title Sacred mat, basketwork in imitation of white man's trunk
Descriptions
Object Description Sacred mat; basketwork in imitation of white man's trunk. Liberia. Mano Tribe (37-77-50/2900), Kpelle Tribe (33-55-50/142) See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 48, c.
Subject
  • Trunk
  • Imitation
  • Basketry
  • Man
  • Mat
  • sacred
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Kpelle
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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