Ornament; spun fiber balls; polychrome dyes; 1 punctation in each ball

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Object Number 11-2-50/83867.1

Display Title Ornament; spun fiber balls; polychrome dyes; 1 punctation in each ball

Descriptions

Object Description Ornament; spun fiber balls; polychrome dyes; 1 punctation in each ball

Inventory Description Ornament, spun fiber balls, polychrome dyes, 1 punctation in each ball

Classification

Ornament

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Uganda

Materials Dye, Fiber

Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm (1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 10

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