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Object Number 51-60-50/8813
Display Title Beetle carapace
Descriptions
Inventory Description Beetle carapace
Classification
  • Insect
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Gautsche Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Materials Beetle
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 3.4 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-60-50/8813
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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