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Grain Ladle

1984.11.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Grain Ladle   (1984.11.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Food Service T&E
    3. :
  3. Serving Utensils
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Dan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 70.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 18.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 10.3 cm
Weight 1,376 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment--Stain
Manufacturing Processes Staining, Incising, Carved
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

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

African Art: The Herbert Baker Collection. 1962. (Catalogue in Research files). 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 Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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