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Object Number 85-7-70/37678
Display Title Pumice
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Pohaku aaa
Inventory Description Coral, irregular piece, buff, pitted, with sand
Classification
  • Coral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii / Honolulu County
Materials Coral, Sand
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 7.4 x 3.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37678
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)
Donor Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)

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