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Carved wooden vessel - used for cheese and butter making; approx. 11 1/2" high
Carved wooden vessel - used for cheese and butter making; approx. 11 1/2" high
Object Number 57-46-50/10091
Display Title Carved wooden vessel - used for cheese and butter making; approx. 11 1/2" high
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mortar?, carved wood, footed base, 2 handles, incised linear deco, residue
Classification
  • Mortar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Galla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 29.7 x 23 x 18.6 cm (11 11/16 x 9 1/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57-46-50/10091

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