Cup of sculptured wood - it is carried by three people – Objects

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Object Number 2004.29.12399

Display Title Cup of sculptured wood - it is carried by three people

Descriptions

Transcribed Annotations Written on mounting board: "West Coast / Africa / Cup of sculptured wood - it is / carried by 3 people: a warrior / armed with bow, and exe- / cutioner and a kneeling / [enslaved person] - traces of polychrome / coloring. / Dahomey"; Written in pencil on board: "found under Zo, Nigeria / Guinea Coast"

Department Photographic

Culture

African

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Dahomey

Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard

Dimensions Overall: 16.1925 × 10.16 cm (6 3/8 × 4 in.)

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