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Small wooden mortar for grinding betel preparation
Small wooden mortar for grinding betel preparation
Object Number 40-12-70/1627
Display Title Small wooden mortar for grinding betel preparation
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mortar, carved wood, cylindrical with wide annular grooves, pedestal base
Classification
  • Mortar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Siwai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands / <State> / Bougainville Island
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 5.4 x 5.8 cm (4 5/16 x 2 1/8 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-12-70/1627

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