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Object Number
58-43-50/10281.2
Display Title
Tools (/ana /ana) - 2 sticks with sharp flat topped iron tips, for ostrich shell
Descriptions
Object Description
Tools (/ana /ana) - 2 sticks with sharp flat topped iron tips, for ostrich shell bead making with 2 unfinished discs
Inventory Description
Discs, roughly cut, partially perforated, interior side darkened
Classification
- Tools
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Botswana
Africa / Namibia
Africa / Namibia
Additional Geographic Terms
Africa, Southwest: Gautsche Pan, vicinity of; Kai Kai, ca. 20 mi W of
Materials
Ostrich eggshell
Dimensions
Overall: 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.1 cm (5/16 x 5/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
58-43-50/10281.2
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition
(Spring & Summer 1958)
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