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Stone incense burner, Quiche wooden figure from Belgian Congo, ceremonial stone
Stone incense burner, Quiche wooden figure from Belgian Congo, ceremonial stone
Object Number 2004.24.12224A
Display Title Stone incense burner, Quiche wooden figure from Belgian Congo, ceremonial stone
Descriptions
Object Description Stone incense burner, Quiche Wooden figure from Belgian Congo. Ceremonial stone head. First and third items from Guatemala. 3 1/4" x 4 1/4". Acc. No. 34-99. Taken by Dr. S.K. Lothrop
Subject
  • Quiche
  • Wood
  • Incense
  • Stone
  • Ceremonial
  • Figure
  • Burner
Department Photographic
Artist Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.51 x 10.8 cm (3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in.)

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