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Pod of tree pentaclethra narrophylla, and 5 edible kernels
Pod of tree pentaclethra narrophylla, and 5 edible kernels
Object Number 22-2-50/B3634
Display Title Pod of tree pentaclethra narrophylla, and 5 edible kernels
Descriptions
Object Description Pod of tree pentaclethra narrophylla, kernels are edible and used as food by Basa sometimes,
Inventory Description Large seed pod held together with fiber ties, 5 seeds (some broken)
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Seed, Seed pod, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 23 x 12 cm (14 9/16 x 9 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object B3634

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