Small wooden mortar for betel nut preparation

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Object Number 40-12-70/1628

Display Title Small wooden mortar for betel nut preparation

Descriptions

Inventory Description Mortar, carved wood, tapered base possibly used as pestle for 40-12-70/1627

Classification

Mortar

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Siwai

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Solomon islands / <State> / Bougainville Island

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 4 x 4.2 cm (2 15/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 40-12-70/1628

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