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Figurines of witch doctors and patients
Figurines of witch doctors and patients
Object Number 50-29-50/13187.1.5
Display Title Figurines of witch doctors and patients
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "50-29 / Angola / Ovimbundu / Each group of 2 figurines shows witch / doctor and patient"
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1920
Culture
  • African
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Materials Gelatin Printing-out paper adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 9.2075 × 25.4001 cm (3 5/8 × 10 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Miss Una Jean Minto

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