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Thorn carving, people at work; 4 of 7
Thorn carving, people at work; 4 of 7
Object Number 2008.11.9.4
Display Title Thorn carving, people at work; 4 of 7
Descriptions
Object Description Thorn carving, seated woman with large stacked fruits or vegetables; baby on back; both legs missing; 4 of 7
Inventory Description Carving, seated female figure, on platform, stacked fruit
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 1969 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Materials Silk-cotton tree?, Red-flowered silk-cotton tree, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 4.7 x 7.3 cm (3 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.11.9.4
Credit Line Gift of Kevin & Linda Burke
Provenance
Collector J. Kevin Burke (1960s - 7/17/08)
Donor J. Kevin Burke (1960s - 7/17/08)
Donor Linda Burke (1960s - 7/17/2008)

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