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Fishing net in process of weaving with wooden bobbin and wooden sword +
Fishing net in process of weaving with wooden bobbin and wooden sword +
Object Number 48-17-30/7151
Display Title Fishing net in process of weaving with wooden bobbin and wooden sword +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term vatchura
Object Description Fishing net in process of weaving with wooden bobbin and wooden sword (vatchura)
Inventory Description Fiber net, wrapped in bundle, with wooden bobbin.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Net
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kofan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Rio San Miguel
Materials Fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 15.3 x 11.5 cm (13 x 6 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-17-30/7151

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