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Wooden plaque, engraved, brown; geometric decorations; animal decorations, not i
Wooden plaque, engraved, brown; geometric decorations; animal decorations, not i
Object Number 971-2-50/11608
Display Title Wooden plaque, engraved, brown; geometric decorations; animal decorations, not i
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden plaque, engraved, brown; geometric decorations; animal decorations, not indigenous art. 9" long shaped like blade
Inventory Description Paddle, carved wood, flat, parabola shaped, incised geometric designs, leather s
Classification
  • Paddle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Wood, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 23 x 11.5 x 0.8 cm (9 1/16 x 4 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11608

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