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Object Number 971-2-50/11547
Display Title Gum and charcoal ball; black; 2 in. diameter
Descriptions
Inventory Description Charcoal ball, resinous
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm (2 3/16 x 2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11547
Provenance
Collector John Yellen (April 1968 - August 1970)

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