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Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying
Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying
Object Number 971-2-50/11577
Display Title Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying
Descriptions
Object Description Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying, 7" x 4 1/2"
Inventory Description Mortar, carved wood, cylindrical, flat base, single band relief design
Classification
  • Mortar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 18.8 x 12 x 12 cm (7 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11577

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