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Torches made from fire-dried winter's bark, used for fishing and bird +
Torches made from fire-dried winter's bark, used for fishing and bird +
Object Number 09-27-30/74986
Display Title Torches made from fire-dried winter's bark, used for fishing and bird +
Descriptions
Object Description Torches made from fire-dried winter's bark, used for fishing and bird catching at night
Inventory Description Bundle of wood, 4 pieces, scorched?
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ona
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Chile / Magallanes / Tierra del Fuego
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 9.3 x 7 cm (20 1/16 x 3 11/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 74986

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