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Stick for grating tubers of tapioca
Stick for grating tubers of tapioca
Object Number 04-19-70/63248
Display Title Stick for grating tubers of tapioca
Descriptions
Inventory Description Grater, plant stalk, natural sharp projections, most are burnt
Classification
  • Food processing
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Madang
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Floral material
Dimensions Overall: 100 x 2.6 x 2.5 cm (39 3/8 x 1 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 632488

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