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Carved stool and head or neck rests
Carved stool and head or neck rests
Object Number 2004.24.17229
Display Title Carved stool and head or neck rests
Descriptions
Object Description Carved stool (1870); Pillows (72774-5). Belgian Congo: Kasai Region (B/1870) Southeast, Africa (72774;72775). Swazi Tribe (72774;72775).
Subject
  • Carved
  • Head
  • Stool
  • Neck
  • Rest
Department Photographic
Date 11/1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Luba
  • Mongo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms Kasai Region
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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