Piece of camwood for coloring

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Object Number 49-32-50/8523

Display Title Piece of camwood for coloring

Descriptions

Inventory Description Pith?, rust color, cylindrical

Classification

Floral

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Materials Pith

Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4.5 x 4.1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 49-32-50/8523

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