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Object Number 2004.24.17209
Display Title Decorated harp
Descriptions
Object Description Harp: LIberia. See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 80, d. Cat. no.: H/950
Subject
  • Harp
  • Instrument
  • Decorated
  • Carved
  • Stringed
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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