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Toy sling of tucum fibers
Toy sling of tucum fibers
Object Number 61-7-30/8331
Display Title Toy sling of tucum fibers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Woven fiber slingshot, with braided ties, plain.
Classification
  • Slingshot
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Canela
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Baixao Preto
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Ponto
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 80.1 x 8.9 x 5.5 cm (31 9/16 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-7-30/8331

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