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Round table of sculptured wood with humans, monkeys and leopard
Round table of sculptured wood with humans, monkeys and leopard
Object Number 2004.29.12410
Display Title Round table of sculptured wood with humans, monkeys and leopard
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on mounting board: "Africa / Cameroon / Large round table of scupltured wood - black / and brown - the top is supported by a leopard, / on which two monkeys are perched, and / by six [enslaved people]."; Written in pencil on board: "This Spec. is in the Peabody Museum, Harvard U."; Printed on photograph: "164 / A. Calavas, Paris"
Department Photographic
Date 1870-1900
Artist A. Calavas
Culture
  • African
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 20.955 × 24.765 cm (8 1/4 × 9 3/4 in.)

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