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Fire paddle, black, carbon remains, 19.5 x 3 in.
Fire paddle, black, carbon remains, 19.5 x 3 in.
Object Number 971-2-50/11542
Display Title Fire paddle, black, carbon remains, 19.5 x 3 in.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wood paddle, pointed at paddle end, burnt
Classification
  • Paddle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 48.9 x 7.8 x 2.9 cm (19 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11542 [3 rubbed out & 2 inserted]; 93 [written on tape]
Provenance
Collector John Yellen (April 1968 - August 1970)

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