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Gourd, D2012.100

Physical Description

Gourd. Long stem. Appears strong and in good condition. Hole in base. It is unclear if it was ever used as human implements.

Research Notes

Three gourds. Colour light to dark brown. Each with Gourds appear strong and in good condition. It is unclear if they were ever used as human implements. ? Smaller gourd length = approx. 205mm and point of largest Diameter = approx. 83.5mm. Intermediate length gourd = approx. 230 mm and point of largest Diameter = approx. 94.3mm. Length of longest gourd = approx. 300 mm and point of largest Diameter = approx. 96 mm. —Joel A Vanderburg

Provenance

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 210 x 80 x 80mm

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