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Object Number
975-32-50/11887
Display Title
Wooden double-bowl vessel
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Azar
Object Description
Wooden double-bowl vessel ("azar") with incised design on underside and connecting piece. This geometric design is produced by burning with hot iron.
Inventory Description
Double bowl, connected at middle, carved wood, burnt/incised deco, worn bases
Classification
- Bowl
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms
Sahara region
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 30 x 13.8 cm (3 1/4 x 11 13/16 x 5 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975-32-50/11887
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