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Highly polished nut
Object Number 35-31-50/1255I
Display Title Highly polished nut
Descriptions
Inventory Description Charm, nut, polished
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Charm
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Nut
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm (1 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-31-50/1255I

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