Snake

African

  • Titles Snake (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 18 7/8 x 3 x 1 in. (47.9 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.163
  • Work Type snake
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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