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Pair of wooden ear plugs - tin attached to one end; worn by both men +
Pair of wooden ear plugs - tin attached to one end; worn by both men +
Object Number 43-13-30/4053
Display Title Pair of wooden ear plugs - tin attached to one end; worn by both men +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ear plugs, carved wood, cylindrical, metal one end with geom. cut-outs
Classification
  • Ear plug
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pilagá
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Argentina
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Pilcomayo River, near
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm (1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-13-30/4053

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