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Object Number 98-3-50/51338
Display Title "Ngola", African Bar Wood or Camwood
Descriptions
Object Description Packages of ngola, african bar wood or camwood
Inventory Description Cylindrical piece of wood wrapped in dry leaves, red pigment at one end, burnt
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Congo River
Dimensions Overall: 25.6 x 4.8 x 4.3 cm (10 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 98-3-50/51338

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