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1982.20.49

Potter's burnishing rope

1982.20.49

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Collection type
Object
Description
Potter's burnishing rope
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Northern Darfur
Cultural groups
Zaghawa
Person
Field collector Natalie Tobert
PRM source Natalie Tobert
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1982
Date collected
January - June 1982
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1982
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Length 420 mm, Width 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1982.20.49 Other numbers: 56

Search terms: Pottery, Tool, Cordage, Potter's Tool, Polisher, Cord