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Small wooden mortar used for betel nut by old men - used with shell +
Small wooden mortar used for betel nut by old men - used with shell +
Object Number 48-51-70/2947
Display Title Small wooden mortar used for betel nut by old men - used with shell +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mortar, cylindrical, carved wood, two flat knobs, central ridge
Classification
  • Mortar
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Yap Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Caroline Islands
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 2.6 x 2.3 cm (6 x 1 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-51-70/2947

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