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Catalog Number CAS 2016-0009-0019   CAS 2016-0009-0019; Seed pod
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Seed pod
Culture
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seed pod: palm (Manicaria saccifera)
Description Seed pod of palm Manicaria saccifera; Long, pointed pod of thin, fibrous material with an open weave look; The species is found throughout Central America and northern South America.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 43.5