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Object Number 2004.24.17944
Display Title Janus staff of foffice of the head woman of the Sande
Descriptions
Subject
  • Ceremonial
  • Carved
  • Staff
  • Wood
Department Photographic
Date 1945
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Ngere
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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