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Root
Object Number 85-7-70/37674
Display Title Root
Descriptions
Object Description Root of ?
Inventory Description Root fragments, fiberous and frayed
Classification
  • Root
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii / Honolulu County
Materials Root
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 5.1 x 4.1 cm (2 3/16 x 2 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 37674
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)
Donor Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)

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