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Object Number 49-14-50/8031.1
Display Title Grinding stones, 1 ovate w/1 flat side, 1 w/2 smooth sides
Descriptions
Inventory Description Grinding stones, 1 ovate with1 flat side, 1 with2 smooth sides
Classification
  • Grinding stone
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 14.8 x 4.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 13/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 49-41-50/8031.1

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