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Carrying net (/usi) of string with leather holder used for carrying whole househ
Carrying net (/usi) of string with leather holder used for carrying whole househ
Object Number 58-43-50/10299
Display Title Carrying net (/usi) of string with leather holder used for carrying whole househ
Descriptions
Indigenous Term /usi
Object Description Carrying net (/usi) of string with leather holder used for carrying whole household effects
Inventory Description Net bag, net of sinew string, hide strap/tie
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia
Africa / Botswana
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Gautsche Pan, vicinity of; Kai Kai, ca. 20 mi W of
Materials Sinew, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 115 cm (45 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 58-43-50/10299
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition (Spring & Summer 1958)

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