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Cucumber root - snake bite cure (cf. 50/9860)
Cucumber root - snake bite cure (cf. 50/9860)
Object Number 56-57-50/9860A
Display Title Cucumber root - snake bite cure (cf. 50/9860)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Root, dried, rough exterior, fiberous interior
Classification
  • Pouch
  • Root
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Naro
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Bechuanaland; Ghanzi
Materials Root
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (9 7/16 x 1 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-57-50/9860A
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition

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