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Johnny bird and wand - child's toy
Johnny bird and wand - child's toy
Object Number 51-60-50/8807.1
Display Title Johnny bird and wand - child's toy
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stick, weighted ball at 1 end tied with hide, 1 end feathered
Classification
  • Toy
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Gautsche Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Materials Bamboo, Feather, Hide, Sinew, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm (12 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 51-60-50/8807.1
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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