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Monkey's Paw

Maker Burkina Faso

Object number81.17.104

Credit LineGift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company

Dimensions6 9/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (16.6 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm)

MediumDried monkey hand

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