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Cover, discoidal gourd fragment, perforated with knotted rawhide strap
Cover, discoidal gourd fragment, perforated with knotted rawhide strap
Object Number 29-76-50/H1122.4
Display Title Cover, discoidal gourd fragment, perforated with knotted rawhide strap
Descriptions
Object Description Small covers and containers; 3 spindle whorls
Inventory Description Cover, discoidal gourd fragment, perforated with knotted rawhide strap
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Gourd, Rawhide
Dimensions Overall: 13 x 3.9 x 3.9 cm (5 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H / 1122

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