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Tree civet (genetta aubry) skin cap, nsimba
Tree civet (genetta aubry) skin cap, nsimba
Object Number 39-39-50/3990
Display Title Tree civet (genetta aubry) skin cap, nsimba
Descriptions
Indigenous Term nsimba
Inventory Description Pelt, complete mottled animal, patchy, folded and stiff
Classification
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Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Animal pelt
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 22 x 8.5 cm (14 15/16 x 8 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3990

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