- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Mongongo nut split two halves [.1,.2] to show the nut inside. [CF 2/7/2002]
- Cultural groups
- !Kung
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1988
- Date collected
- By 1988
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 09/1988
- Materials and processes
- Material Plant Nut
- Dimensions
- Diameter: max 23 mm, Diameter: max 23 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1988.38.6.1 Accession number: 1988.38.6.2
Search terms: Food and Drink, Plant, Specimen, Food
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