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Chimpanzee honey probe
Object Number 994-11-50/12310
Display Title Chimpanzee honey probe
Descriptions
Object Description Chimpanzee honey probe, used for the honey of honey bees
Inventory Description Chimpanzee honey probe, thin branch fragment
Classification
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Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Kibale Forest
Materials Wood, Plant material, Twig
Dimensions Overall: 45 x 8 x 1.4 cm (17 11/16 x 3 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 994-11-50/12310
Provenance
Collector Richard Wrangham (5/24/1993 - 3/24/1994)
Donor Richard Wrangham (5/24/1993 - 3/24/1994)

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