Pygmy. Charm, early 20th century. Large beetle; tin box., Box:1 9/16 x 3 11/16 in. (4 x 9.4 cm). Museum Expedition 1931, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 31.1960. Creative Commons-BY.

Charm

early 20th century

Pygmy

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Pygmy
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Large beetle; tin box.
Medium: large, beetle, tin, box
Locations: Place made: Ituri Forest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: Box:1 9/16 x 3 11/16 in. (4 x 9.4 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 31.1960

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Charm

Pygmy

Arts of Africa

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