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Granary Door
Granary Door

Granary Door

DateEarly mid-20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood and iron
Dimensions19 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. (48.9 x 42.5 cm)
ClassificationsWood
Credit LineGift of Klaus and Joan Ries
Object number2016.21.1
On View
On view
ProvenanceCollected by Hans Ries (1907–1998), Mali, ca. 1961; exported to United States before 1969; to son, Klaus Ries, Southern Pines, NC; given to NCMA, 2016.
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