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Thorn carving; palm fruit collector in tree
Thorn carving; palm fruit collector in tree
Object Number 2008.11.10
Display Title Thorn carving; palm fruit collector in tree
Descriptions
Object Description Thorn carving; palm fruit collector scaling palm tree; vessel on ground beside tree; one frond detached
Inventory Description Carving, man strapped to palm tree, platform, pot
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 1967-1969 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Central African Republic
Materials Tree thorn, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 19 x 7.5 x 8.5 cm (7 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 2008.11.10
Credit Line Gift of Kevin & Linda Burke
Provenance
Collector J. Kevin Burke (1967-1969 - 7/17/08)
Donor Linda Burke (1967-1969 - 7/17/2008)
Donor J. Kevin Burke (1967-1969 - 7/17/08)

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