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Cow's tail, mpuji
Object Number 30-32-50/B4651
Display Title Cow's tail, mpuji
Descriptions
Inventory Description Animal tail, wood cylinder inserted, brn/blk fur, tufted end, handle area baldin
Classification
  • Faunal
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kinga
  • Madehani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania / Madehani
Additional Geographic Terms Tanganyika Territory
Materials Animal tail
Dimensions Overall: 79 x 10 x 7.8 cm (31 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B-4651

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