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Large reed fish trap
Object Number 49-14-50/8269
Display Title Large reed fish trap
Descriptions
Inventory Description Trap, cone w/in a cone, twisted vegetable fiber lashing and cord, both ends open
Classification
  • Trap
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Lambia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Chiri River
Materials Reed, Vegetable fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 62.1 x 35.7 x 29.5 cm (24 7/16 x 14 1/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8269

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