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Mallet of elephant's tusk, alternating criss cross and linear patterns+
Mallet of elephant's tusk, alternating criss cross and linear patterns+
Object Number 39-39-50/3535
Display Title Mallet of elephant's tusk, alternating criss cross and linear patterns+
Descriptions
Indigenous Term nyamambungo
Object Description Mallet of elephant's tusk, alternating criss cross and linear patterns+
Inventory Description Tusk, carved, crosshatched, tapered to point, burnished
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Elephant ivory
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 6.3 x 5.3 cm (14 9/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3535

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