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29-59-229

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-229
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Forked stick; rough wood; one branch is much larger than the other; at the junction the larger stick is carved to represent a human face; the smaller stick forms a long pendent headdress. Coloured red except for bands of black and white, and black and white spots on face.

Height 76.3 cm
Length 25 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19609 - Old Museum Number | 104 - Field No SF

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