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Kelp
Object Number 09-27-30/75018
Display Title Kelp
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bundle of dried kelp
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yahgan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Materials Kelp
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 10 x 2.5 cm (7 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 75018

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