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Carved cane
Object Number 30-40-20/C10996
Display Title Carved cane
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden walking stick with incised design
Inventory Description Walking stick, carved anthropomorphic figures, incised geometric design, worn
Classification
  • Walking stick
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 50 x 2 x 2.3 cm (19 11/16 x 13/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 30-40-20/C10996

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