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Object Number
2010.20.14
Display Title
Dry plates, Congolese peoples
Descriptions
Object Description
Glass positive frontal portrait, from chest up; individual with subtle facial scarification, more prominent on chest; large pierced hole in ear; choker
Classification
- Photographic
Department
Photographic
Date
1875-1902
Artist
Alex P. Pavlin
(10/8/10)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Congo
Materials
Glass
Dimensions
12.5 cm width
17.8 cm length
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift of Alex P. And Joann Pavlin
Provenance
Previous owner
Previously owned by
Alex P. Pavlin
(2007-2010)
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