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Object Number 28-52-30/F699
Display Title Thimble
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved nut thimble, incised linear design, punctate marks in top.
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chocó
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Atrato Valley
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F-699

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