Root, juice of which is used for beer, the fiber is used for cordage

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Object Number 04-45-50/64205

Display Title Root, juice of which is used for beer, the fiber is used for cordage

Descriptions

Inventory Description Root, one end bulbous, split

Classification

Floral
Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Umbundu

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Angola

Additional Geographic Terms Benquilla, 300 mi east of

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm (6 1/8 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 04-45-50/64205

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