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Fiber of 64205?, for making cordage
Fiber of 64205?, for making cordage
Object Number 04-45-50/64206
Display Title Fiber of 64205?, for making cordage
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bundle of processed fiber
Classification
  • Floral
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Umbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms Benquilla, 300 mi east of
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 4 x 3.1 cm (5 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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