Ceremonial Object

Loma people, Liberia, African

20th century

  • Titles Ceremonial Object (Descriptive)
  • Medium clay, kola nut
  • Dimensions 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (19.1 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1989.223
  • Work Type object
  • Classification Ceremonial Objects

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