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Culture
Mende
Date
Mid-20th century
Origin
Sierra Leone
Medium
Wood, seeds, twine
Dimensions
15 9/16 in. (39.5 cm.)
Collection Area
AFRICAN ART
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object number
1954.145.14
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Collections
African
Last Updated
10/22/24
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