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Altergen broom - usually made by men by binding several branches of altergen tog
Altergen broom - usually made by men by binding several branches of altergen tog
Object Number 39-112-60/6614
Display Title Altergen broom - usually made by men by binding several branches of altergen tog
Descriptions
Object Description Altergen broom - usually made by men by binding several branches of +
Inventory Description Broom, bundle of dried branches, thorns attached, tied with fiber
Classification
  • Broom
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hazara
  • Besud
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Afghanistan
Additional Geographic Terms Afghanistan, Central: Hazarajat; Besud
Materials Plant, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 43 x 21 x 3.6 cm (16 15/16 x 8 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-112-60/6614

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