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Metal objects
Object Number 2004.29.12879
Display Title Metal objects
Descriptions
Object Description written on board: "Antiquities of Mashona land, Africa. Photograph taken by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bent. / Received from Miss Mabel V. A. Bent. London, England, June 13, 1894 / Dug up at Zimbabwe. Photo. taken 1891."
Department Photographic
Date 1891
Artist Theodore Bent
Culture
  • ancient African styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zimbabwe
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 31.4326 × 23.1775 cm (12 3/8 × 9 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mabel V. A. Bent

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