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Sawdust of camwood tree
Object Number 29-4-50/H841
Display Title Sawdust of camwood tree
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sawdust, red-brown
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Northeastern: Aruwimi; middle Uele River region
Materials Camwood
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 12.3 x 2.4 cm (4 13/16 x 4 13/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1 5x8 poly bag

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