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Edible fungus of Polyporus species
Edible fungus of Polyporus species
Object Number 37-36-50/2125
Display Title Edible fungus of Polyporus species
Descriptions
Object Description Mushroom
Inventory Description Fungi, mushroom, globular, course texture, dk color, floral material attached
Classification
  • Fungus
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Banntu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Sakbayeme-Edea, Vicinity of
Materials Fungus, Floral material
Dimensions Overall: 11.6 x 16.6 x 12 cm (4 9/16 x 6 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-36-50/2125

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