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Twigs, 1 w/ red painted dot
Twigs, 1 w/ red painted dot
Object Number 2002.1.2778
Display Title Twigs, 1 w/ red painted dot
Descriptions
Object Description Twigs, 1 w/ red painted dot
Inventory Description Twigs, 1 with red painted dot
Classification
  • Wood
Department Ethnographic
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (3 9/16 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 2002.1.2778

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