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African Art
Pillow
early 20th century
Leather and beads
5 7/8 × 14 9/16 × 33 7/16 in. (15 × 37 × 85 cm)
Gift of David E. Apter, HON. 1969
2008.189.4
Geography:
Ghana
Culture:
Dagomba, Islamic
Period:
20th century
Classification:
Furniture
Provenance:
David E. Apter donated to Yale University Art Gallery in 2008
Bibliography:
“Acquisitions 2009,” Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2009): 122.
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