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Large bark beehive which is placed in the crotch of various types of trees
Large bark beehive which is placed in the crotch of various types of trees
Object Number 47-44-50/6170
Display Title Large bark beehive which is placed in the crotch of various types of trees
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bark container, rectangular, hollow w/ hole in center, wood stick frame, 4 exte
Classification
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Wood, Bark
Dimensions Overall: 74 x 32.5 x 37 cm (29 1/8 x 12 13/16 x 14 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6170

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