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Thorn carving, people at work; 6 of 7
Thorn carving, people at work; 6 of 7
Object Number 2008.11.9.6
Display Title Thorn carving, people at work; 6 of 7
Descriptions
Object Description Thorn carving, standing man cutting wood; right arm missing; left forearm missing; 6 of 7
Inventory Description Carving, stainding figure, carving, missing arm, platform
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 1969 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Materials Wood, Silk-cotton tree?, Red-flowered silk-cotton tree
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 4.7 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.11.9.6
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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