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Object Number 24-39-20/F438
Display Title Chocolate sticks
Descriptions
Inventory Description Beater, chocolate stirrers with 4-flanged base, one in 2 pieces
Classification
  • Beater
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Cuna
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama
Additional Geographic Terms San Blas, 120 mi. east of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 68 x 7 x 7 cm (26 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object F438
Provenance
Collector Dr. Thomas Barbour (1924 - 1924)
Donor Dr. Thomas Barbour (1924 - 1924)

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