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Nail fetish
Object Number 2004.24.18382
Display Title Nail fetish
Descriptions
Object Description Nail fetish. F.R. Pleasants. Africa.
Subject
  • Man
  • Fetish
  • Nail
  • Figure
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick Rhodes Pleasants
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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