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Armadillo skin receptacle
Armadillo skin receptacle
Object Number 03-50-20/C3446
Display Title Armadillo skin receptacle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Recreational device, armadillo skin pouch, with 3 sticks and 2 boar tusks, perf.
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Cora
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Nayarit
Additional Geographic Terms Tepic, Territory of
Materials Skin, Wood, Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 25 x 16 x 14.5 cm (9 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object C3446; T-961

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