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Fish decoy of wood
Object Number 32-61-50/B5167
Display Title Fish decoy of wood
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wooden fish, perforated in ctr, incised and burned design, wood fins.
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Antaifasina
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Madagascar
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 15 x 1 cm (20 1/16 x 5 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32-61-50/B5167; 187186; 1879

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