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Object Number 2005.3.104.15
Display Title Shredding and drying of vegetable fiber used for hammocks.
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1934-1935
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Between Rio Napo and Rio Santa Maria
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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