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Object Number 33-56-20/2306
Display Title Land turtle of balsa wood - used as toy for indian children
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wooden turtle, painted black checkered design, flat on 1 side.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chocó
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Darien
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Sambu; Rio Hingurudo, south of the mouth of
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 14.1 x 7.8 x 3.8 cm (5 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-56-20/2306

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Land turtle of balsa wood - used as toy for indian children
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