III · Material Culture 07
Endurance Index

The carved outlives the carver

Lifespan in years of continuous use — hand-carved tembe objects versus commercial reproductions, Upper Suriname communities

200 150 100 50 0 years 200+ 140 85 65 40 3 House Panel Stool Food Bowl Paddle Comb Replica
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