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Thorn carving, people at work; 5 of 7
Thorn carving, people at work; 5 of 7
Object Number 2008.11.9.5
Display Title Thorn carving, people at work; 5 of 7
Descriptions
Object Description Thorn carving, standing woman, baby on back, cutting wood with knife; 5 of 7; oval mark stamped on base reads in part: __ carving studio
Inventory Description Carving, standing female figure on platform, holding knife, carving
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 4.5 x 7.4 cm (3 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.11.9.5
Credit Line Gift of Kevin & Linda Burke
Provenance
Collector J. Kevin Burke (1960s - 7/17/08)
Donor Linda Burke (1960s - 7/17/2008)
Donor J. Kevin Burke (1960s - 7/17/08)

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