Animal tooth bead, hollow, perforation across root, spalling

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Object Number 2003.1.1117

Display Title Animal tooth bead, hollow, perforation across root, spalling

Descriptions

Object Description Animal tooth bead, hollow, perforation across root, spalling

Inventory Description Animal tooth bead, hollow, perforation across root, spalling

Classification

Bead

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Materials Animal tooth

Dimensions Overall: 3 x 2.1 x 1 cm (1 3/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 2003.1.1117

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