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Wooden splinters, some residue on surface, possibly used as brushes.
Wooden splinters, some residue on surface, possibly used as brushes.
Object Number 2003.1.241
Display Title Wooden splinters, some residue on surface, possibly used as brushes.
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden splinters, some residue on surface, possibly used as brushes.
Inventory Description Wooden splinters, some residue on surface, possibly used as brushes.
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 16.7 x 0.4 x 0.1 cm (6 9/16 x 3/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 11

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