A collection of 30 specimens including an ancient Mexican Gong, an ancient Arawak Stool from the West Indies, 3 Benin Bronze figures, a ceremonial sword with carved and coral studded ivory hilt, wooden cooking implements and a carved figure from the former Belgian Congo, bone ornaments from North West America and the handle of a shaman's drum.
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Date supported
1949
Grant
3000
Total cost
3000
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