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4 twigs of oruqwa ssena (Herero name) - juice mixed with charcoal to make a perm
4 twigs of oruqwa ssena (Herero name) - juice mixed with charcoal to make a perm
Object Number 51-60-50/8844
Display Title 4 twigs of oruqwa ssena (Herero name) - juice mixed with charcoal to make a perm
Descriptions
Object Description 4 twigs of oruqwa ssena (Herero name) - juice mixed with charcoal to make a permanent stain
Inventory Description Raw material, 4 dried twigs, 1 curled at top, 1 bent, tied together
Classification
  • Wood
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Herero
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Epata, 80 mi. east of; Eiseb, along
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 14.1 x 0.7 x 0.2 cm (5 9/16 x 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 51-60-50/8844
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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