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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
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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