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Sample of grass - used for thatch
Sample of grass - used for thatch
Object Number 51-60-50/8802.1
Display Title Sample of grass - used for thatch
Descriptions
Inventory Description Grass, dried, flat circular bundle
Classification
  • Grass
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Gautsche Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Materials Grass
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 9.7 x 0.7 cm (5 5/16 x 3 13/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-60.50/8802.1
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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