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Thief's Stick
Thief's Stick
Thief's Stick
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Thief's Stick

Maker
GeographyMali, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensionsoverall: 10 1/2 in. x 8 in. x 1 1/4 in. (26.7 cm x 20.3 cm x 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Susanne Klejman Bennet (Class of 1959)
Object number1997.12
Status
Not on view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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