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Large piece of fibrous bark, said to be used as soap or as a bath towel
Large piece of fibrous bark, said to be used as soap or as a bath towel
Object Number 32-11-70/4
Display Title Large piece of fibrous bark, said to be used as soap or as a bath towel
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bark cloth, natural color, thick, coarse, rectangular
Classification
  • Textile
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Materials Bark
Dimensions Overall: 41 x 26 x 3.2 cm (16 1/8 x 10 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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