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Object Number
971-2-50/11553
Display Title
Wooden mortar; made from one piece of wood with 0.5 in. protrusion around middle
Descriptions
Object Description
Wooden mortar; made from one piece of wood with 0.5 in. protrusion around middle to facilitate lifting; 8 1/2" x 6"
Inventory Description
Mortar, carved wood, cylindrical, rounded base, single band relief design
Classification
- Mortar
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 24.2 x 15.5 x 15.7 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/8 x 6 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-2-50/11553
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