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1 large pot; clay pot rests
1 large pot; clay pot rests
Object Number 22-2-50/B3459
Display Title 1 large pot; clay pot rests
Descriptions
Object Description Clay pot rests; this kind is used thruout Basa country - even where stones abound, they are preferred
Inventory Description Clay cylinders, solid, minor wear
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Clay
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 14.5 x 13.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 22-2-50/B-3459

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Jar
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