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Brenda Burgin Ross Artifact Collection

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 0550

Content Description

Artifacts from Liberia collected by Ross during her time in the Peace Corps. The collection includes a mask, cooking pot, board game, basket, mortar, and bracelets, as well as digital photographs. Additions to collection: 1 record box of African artifacts, 2023-01-24. 2 pieces of textile art, 2023-06-08. 1 wooden sculpture, 1 brass sculpture, and 1 bracelet, 2023-08-07. 3 large skirts, 1 dress, 1 necklace, 2023-10. Pendant necklace from Ghana, 2024-03-26.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Brenda Burgin Ross.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Other: 1974 - 1976

Extent

18.00 Linear Feet (2 or more artifact boxes; 6.00 linear feet. Added: 1 record box of artifacts. Added: 1 oversized folder. Added: 1 artifact box. Added: 6 boxes, approx. 9.00 linear feet.)

Metadata Rights Declarations

  • License: This record is made available under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Creative Commons license.