Seed Pod

2016-21-4.2

From: Nigeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2016-21-4.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nigeria
Culture Area West Africa
Section African
Description

Seed pods from a tree in Nigeria. The seeds, or beans, are used as food. The pods hang on the tree and when ripe, drop open and scatter seeds with a noise like a pistol shot.

Length 17.3 cm
Width 14 cm
Credit Line Transferred from the Museum Education Department, 2016
Other Number ED2011B - Museum Education Number | ED20011B - Museum Education Number

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