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African Figure with Spear
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
African Figure with Spear
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

African Figure with Spear

Artifact IDMO 2000.22
Object Type Sculpture
Date 1900-1950
Place MadeAfrica
Medium Metal, felt
DimensionsOverall: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionSmall figure of native African draped in red felt cloak holding spear with round metal base. The figure is crafted from bended medal.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the widow of Ernest Hemingway, Mary Hemingway along with Hemingway's manuscripts and papers.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Ernest Hemingway Collection, Gift of Mary Hemingway
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesErnest Hemingway Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055712)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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