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Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying, 7 1/2" x 6
Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying, 7 1/2" x 6
Object Number 971-2-50/11579
Display Title Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying, 7 1/2" x 6
Descriptions
Object Description Mortar, wood; one piece; carved around middle to facilitate carrying, 7 1/2" x 6"
Inventory Description Mortar, carved wood, cylindrical, rounded 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: 20.1 x 13.5 x 13.8 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/16 x 5 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11579
Provenance
Collector John Yellen (04/1968-08/1970)

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