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Bulletin Board "Petra's Great Temple"
Summer 2000

Mystery items (pine cone)

Posted by Clay Chaffee on August 31, 2000 at 10:28:03:

The object in the picture (pine cone or grape bunch) is neither. It is the base of a new growth palm tree. Signifying/implying the strength and endurance of the columns it is embossed on.

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