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Tree civet (genetta aubry) skin cap, nsimba
Tree civet (genetta aubry) skin cap, nsimba
Object Number 39-39-50/3991
Display Title Tree civet (genetta aubry) skin cap, nsimba
Descriptions
Indigenous Term nsimba
Object Description Tree civet (genetta aubry) skin cap, nsimba
Inventory Description Hat, pelt in band shape, brn fur, dangling tail, head singed?, tail-like fragmen
Classification
  • Hat
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Animal pelt, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 14 x 17 cm (12 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-39-50/3991

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