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Object Number 32-68-70/D4024
Display Title White alumite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mineral sample, white powder
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Western Australia
Additional Geographic Terms Wild Ranges
Materials Mineral
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 7.6 x 1 cm (1 5/16 x 3 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1 bag
Provenance
Collector Penn Museum (1910)
Seller Penn Museum (4/11/1932-5/9/1932)

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