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Nuts of the boab tree carved by natives
Nuts of the boab tree carved by natives
Object Number 20-42-70/D1313.1
Display Title Nuts of the boab tree carved by natives
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, nut, ovoid, painted animal and floral designs, stem, mended
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Western Australia
Oceania / Australia / Western Australia / Kimberley
Additional Geographic Terms Derby, inland from
Materials Nut
Dimensions Overall: 28.5 x 9.7 x 10.4 cm (11 1/4 x 3 13/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D1313.1
Provenance
Collector Mrs. M. J. Brandmarch
Seller Donated by Unknown (1920)

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