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Digging sticks (wood), end roughly shaped to form point; this specimen is forked
Digging sticks (wood), end roughly shaped to form point; this specimen is forked
Object Number 971-2-50/11626
Display Title Digging sticks (wood), end roughly shaped to form point; this specimen is forked
Descriptions
Object Description Digging sticks (wood), end roughly shaped to form point; this specimen is forked. 36" l
Inventory Description Digging stick, wood, one end chisel-shaped, one end short fork
Classification
  • Mechanical
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 91.5 x 5.3 x 3.3 cm (36 x 2 1/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11626
Provenance
Collector John Yellen (04/1968-08/1970)

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