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AF2853

From: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Belgian Congo | Aruwimi District

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2853
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mangbetu
Provenience Democratic Republic of the Congo | Belgian Congo | Aruwimi District
Section African
Materials Wood | Fabric | Skin
Description

Wooden. broad, oblong, woven sling ( like AF2846) hide of small animal at handle, strip of matting top and bottom.
Height 4.25 cm
Length 117 cm
Width 70 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 20093 - Dealer's Number

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