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1921.63.1

Large wooden lip plug painted white at either end. [JP 11/9/2001]

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1921.63.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large wooden lip plug painted white at either end. [JP 11/9/2001]
Geographical reference
Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of
50 miles inland from Mikindani north of Rovuma River Nkonde Plateau
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
By 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter 46 mm, Depth 31 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.63.1

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Lip Ornament

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