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carving

Catalog Number
1940.98.5.6
Materials
wood
Description
Wooden carving, oval shaped, depicting tribesmen watching an airplane in the distance.
History
One of 7 carvings from the Netherlands exhibition on display at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. This exhibition, also referred to as the “Transportation Exhibit” and the “Discovery Display” in various records, featured scenes from Netherlands exploration.
Gift of
Netherlands