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Paste made from ground seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poiso
Paste made from ground seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poiso
Object Number 37-32-50/2443
Display Title Paste made from ground seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poiso
Descriptions
Object Description Paste made from ground seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poison used on the arrows of crossbows (nos. 50/2439-2446)
Inventory Description Glass jar with dried plant material, sealed with metal lid.
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Makae
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern: Akonolinga, region of; Nlong River, S side of
Materials Glass, Metal, Plant
Dimensions Overall: 13 x 8 x 8 cm (5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1 jar

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