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Bark & twig specimens of orupungwia tree - roots used for making quivers
Bark & twig specimens of orupungwia tree - roots used for making quivers
Object Number 51-60-50/8800
Display Title Bark & twig specimens of orupungwia tree - roots used for making quivers
Descriptions
Indigenous Term orupungwia
Inventory Description Bark, rectangular piece
Classification
  • Bark
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Gautsche Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Materials Bark
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm (2 3/8 x 1 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-60-50/8800
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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