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Object Number
971-2-50/11558
Display Title
Spinning toy; diamond-shaped piece of wood with rawhide cord attached; 5" x 1";
Descriptions
Object Description
Spinning toy; diamond-shaped piece of wood with rawhide cord attached; 5" x 1"; randomly decorated-disjointed, curvilinear design; decoration is incised
Inventory Description
Toy, eliptical wood piece, burned pattern, 2 drilled holes at center
Classification
- Toy
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Wood, Hide
Dimensions
Overall: 47.5 x 12.2 x 0.5 cm (18 11/16 x 4 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-2-50/11558
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