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Grain Scoop

1971.13.0001

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Artifact Identification Grain Scoop   (1971.13.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
    3. :
  3. Food Preparation Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Dan/Gio?
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 65.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 9.0 cm
Weight 796 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining, Painting

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

African Art: The Herbert Baker Collection. 1962. (in Research files-catalogue.)

Fischer, Eberhard, and Hans Himmelheber. The Arts of the Dan in West Africa. Bern: Stampfli & Cie. trans. Anne Buddle.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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