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29-59-53

From: Angola | Bangba

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-53
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bomba
Provenience Angola | Bangba
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Wood. Small human head on sharp pointed stick; on top of the head is perched a large bird. Stuck in straw of roof of hut above the door.

Height 20.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19567 - Old Museum Number | 76 - Field No SF

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