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Rough bark like 4 ply fiber. Sketch sent to collector for identification.
Rough bark like 4 ply fiber. Sketch sent to collector for identification.
Object Number 973-42-50/11746
Display Title Rough bark like 4 ply fiber. Sketch sent to collector for identification.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Twisted bark rope, long, wrapped tightly in bundle.
Classification
  • Ropes
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Bark
Dimensions Overall: 36 x 6.5 x 6.7 cm (14 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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