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Object Number
15-68-20/C7368.1
Display Title
Achiote berries used in making red paint
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, plant matter, dried, small ball with spikes, possible burr.
Classification
- Floral
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Chiapas
Materials
Floral material
Dimensions
Overall: 5.3 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C7368
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