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Gourd, hollow, open 1 end, 4 perforations at rim, hole near base.
Gourd, hollow, open 1 end, 4 perforations at rim, hole near base.
Object Number 2003.1.290
Display Title Gourd, hollow, open 1 end, 4 perforations at rim, hole near base.
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd, hollow, open one end, 4 perforations at rim, hole near base
Inventory Description Gourd, hollow, open 1 end, 4 perforations at rim, hole near base.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 12 x 12 cm (10 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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