Curved object of wood, bent wood, polished smooth, one end flattened the other n

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Object Number 973-16-50/11534

Display Title Curved object of wood, bent wood, polished smooth, one end flattened the other n

Descriptions

Object Description Curved object of wood, bent wood, polished smooth, one end flattened the other narrower end pierced

Inventory Description Carved wood peg, U-shaped, tapered end perforated, other end flared

Classification

Tools

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Hamar

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ethiopia

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 7.6 x 1.7 cm (4 1/2 x 3 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 973-16-50/11534

Provenance

Donor Robert G. Gardner

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