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Toothbrush of calamus vine
Toothbrush of calamus vine
Object Number 30-36-50/B4833
Display Title Toothbrush of calamus vine
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wood stick, pointed 1 end, stiff short brush on other end.
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pessy
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Liberia, Interior
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 44.5 x 1 x 1 cm (17 1/2 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B4833
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1930)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1930)

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