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Object Number 976-31-50/11972
Display Title Grass skirt, length 70 cm.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Apron, finely twisted veg fiber fringe, ends frayed, on veg fiber ties, buff
Classification
  • Apron
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Dimensions Overall: 55 x 38.5 x 0.8 cm (21 5/8 x 15 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-31-50/11972

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