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Ant-eater claw - said to be used by women when fighting
Ant-eater claw - said to be used by women when fighting
Object Number 43-13-30/4062
Display Title Ant-eater claw - said to be used by women when fighting
Descriptions
Inventory Description Claw, anteater?
Classification
  • Claw
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pilagá
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Argentina
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Pilcomayo River, near
Materials Animal claw
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 1.6 x 1.8 cm (3 3/4 x 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-13-30/4062
Provenance
Collector Jules Henry (09/1936-11/1937)
Donor Donated by Jules Henry (04/01/1943)

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