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Object Number 51-60-50/8789
Display Title Stick with yellow and black gum on it - used for putting arrow together
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stick, 1 end sharp, amber-colored and black tar-like resin at middle
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Gautsche Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Materials Wood, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 40.1 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm (15 13/16 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-60-50/8789
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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