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Machine for making rope (agave)
Object Number 79-14-20/17693
Display Title Machine for making rope (agave)
Descriptions
Object Description Machine
Inventory Description Tool, forked wood, round disc at center, braided rope attached
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / San Luis Potosi
Materials Wood, Fiber, Copper, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 138.2 x 30.6 x 18 cm (54 7/16 x 12 1/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17693

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