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Tooth brushes and tongue scrapers
Tooth brushes and tongue scrapers
Object Number 31-22-50/B5053
Display Title Tooth brushes and tongue scrapers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Implement, carved wood, curved, u-shaped, one end frayed, 1 broken
Classification
  • Tools
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 6.4 x 0.7 cm (5 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object B-5053

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