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Object Number 08-36-70/74408.1
Display Title Reed broom
Descriptions
Inventory Description Broom, floral remain bundle, tied just above stem
Classification
  • Broom
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ifugao
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Eastern Lepanto
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Northern Nueva Vizcaya
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 7.8 x 4.9 cm (14 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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