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Crook
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Crook

Culture
Date20th century
OriginMali
MediumMetal
Dimensions14 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 5/16 in. (36 x 12 x 3.3 cm.)
Collection AreaAFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Geneviève McMillan in Memory of Reba Stewart
Object number2008.156
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Last Updated10/29/24
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