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Ivory sago pounder
Object Number 17-38-50/B1522
Display Title Ivory sago pounder
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ivory tool, cylindrical w/tapered ends, wide groove at center, ends worn, cracke
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique?
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 33.2 x 4.9 x 4.7 cm (13 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B-1522

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