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Ostrich egg shell water container, opening stuffed with reeds.
Ostrich egg shell water container, opening stuffed with reeds.
Object Number 971-2-50/11599.2
Display Title Ostrich egg shell water container, opening stuffed with reeds.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fiber bundle
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 3.9 x 1.5 cm (2 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11599.2

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Ostrich egg shell water container, opening stuffed with reeds.
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