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Object Number 51-60-50/8784
Display Title 4 samples of knots - used for snares, nets (made on commercial twine)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Twine rope for snare, 2 bunches of knotted twisted twine
Classification
  • Snare
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Gautsche Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Dimensions Overall: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 51-60-50/8784
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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