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1913.87.102

Root of a yucca used to make a soapy lather for washing clothes and hair. [JP 25/10/2001]

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1913.87.102

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Collection type
Object
Description
Root of a yucca used to make a soapy lather for washing clothes and hair. [JP 25/10/2001]
Geographical reference
United States of America
Northern America > North America > United States of America
Arizona Tewa Village (Hano)
Cultural groups
Hopi-Tewa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
1912 - 1913
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Yucca Fibre Plant, Material Plant Root
Dimensions
Height 130 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.87.102 Other numbers: Catalogue number 102

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