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Wooden headrest
Object Number 2004.24.18800
Display Title Wooden headrest
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden headrest, F. P. Orchard, 3.5 x 5, Africa - Swaziland
Keywords
  • Furnishing
  • Studio
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Wood
  • Headrest
  • Carved
Department Photographic
Date 1947
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Nguni
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Swaziland
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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