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Gameboard
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Gameboard

Maker Kru Artist , Liberia
Dateundated
Place of originLiberia, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions8 1/2 x 26 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (21.6 x 67.9 x 17.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Jack L. Morris
Object numberS-73-48
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