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Mgishu with ivory armlet
Object Number 2004.24.14578
Display Title Mgishu with ivory armlet
Descriptions
Object Description Mgishu with ivory armlet, Sipi. Africa: Uganda, Mt. Elgon. Sipi. 1 3/4 x 1 3/4. Photograph by Mrs.A. Loveridge, 1933. 34-91-50. Mgishu
Subject
  • Ivory
  • Cuff
  • Decoration
  • Arm
  • Man
  • Ornament
  • Armlet
Department Photographic
Date 1933
Artist Dr. Arthur K. Loveridge
Culture
  • Gisu
  • Interlacustrine Bantu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Mount Elgon
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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