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Object Number 13-24-60/85006
Display Title Thread twisting machine
Descriptions
Inventory Description Thread twistin machine
Classification
  • Art 3-D
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Additional Geographic Terms Naga Hill
Materials Wood, String
Dimensions Overall: 50.5 x 57.8 x 21 cm (19 7/8 x 22 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 85006

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