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Object Number 990-5-50/12253A
Display Title Cosmetic Container
Descriptions
Object Description Cosmetic Container with Dipper
Inventory Description Carved wooden pot, round body, perforated top, loop handle.
Classification
  • Pot
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tutsi?
  • Hutu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 10.7 x 7.8 x 6.6 cm (4 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12253A
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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