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Brush made of Agave leaf
Brush made of Agave leaf
Object Number 79-14-20/17581
Display Title Brush made of Agave leaf
Descriptions
Object Description Brush, agave
Inventory Description Brush, tip of fibrous leaf, one end frayed and bristly
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Veracruz / <County> / <City> / Savinito
Materials Leaf
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 6.2 x 2 cm (5 1/4 x 2 7/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17581

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