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Wand, used by women
Object Number 18-12-30/F208
Display Title Wand, used by women
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stick, 1 end cut, other end wrapped w/ woven string and fiber bands, broken bone
Classification
  • Stick
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Caraya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Araguaya; Goyas
Materials Wood, String, Fiber, Bone?
Dimensions Overall: 117.7 x 1.2 x 2.1 cm (46 5/16 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F-208

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