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Ground up seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poison used on the
Ground up seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poison used on the
Object Number 37-32-50/2446
Display Title Ground up seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poison used on the
Descriptions
Object Description Ground up seeds - part of the equipment used in making of the poison used on the arrows of crossbows (nos. 50/2439-2446)
Inventory Description Jar of dried red plant matter, 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 Plant, Glass, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 10.6 x 6.8 x 6.7 cm (4 3/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-32-50/2446

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