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Thorn carving, "pirogue"; boat with figures
Thorn carving, "pirogue"; boat with figures
Object Number 2008.11.11
Display Title Thorn carving, "pirogue"; boat with figures
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Pirogue
Object Description Thorn carving, "pirogue"; shallow boat with two male figures with hats and paddles, market goods
Inventory Description Boat, carved wood, two sitting figures, carved bowls, objects
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 1967-1969 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Central African Republic / <State> / <County> / Bangui
Materials Wood, Tree thorn, Adhesive
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 27 x 5.5 cm (2 3/4 x 10 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.11.11
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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