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Object Number 08-12-30/73062
Display Title Ceremonial adze
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceremonial adze with tufts of down and vegetable fiber
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tariana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Additional Geographic Terms Vaupés River
Dimensions Overall: 40.5 x 31 x 4.5 cm (15 15/16 x 12 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 73062

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