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4 lots of tobacco wrapped in fibre container, mbagi
4 lots of tobacco wrapped in fibre container, mbagi
Object Number 39-39-50/3652
Display Title 4 lots of tobacco wrapped in fibre container, mbagi
Descriptions
Indigenous Term mbagi
Inventory Description Circular dried plant bundles.
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Plant
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 8.5 x 3 cm (3 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4

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