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Wooden needle used for fishing net - wrapped with string for repairs. Ntond -n
Wooden needle used for fishing net - wrapped with string for repairs. Ntond -n
Object Number 49-14-50/8348
Display Title Wooden needle used for fishing net - wrapped with string for repairs. Ntond -n
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Ntonda, Chingwe
Object Description Wooden needle used for fishing net - wrapped with string for repairs. Ntonda - needle; Chingwe - string
Inventory Description Netting needle, wood stick spool, slit at both end, twisted vegetable fiber line
Classification
  • Fishing and trapping
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yao
  • Lambia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Mtimbuka; Fort Johnston, near
Materials Vegetable fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 23.6 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm (9 5/16 x 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8348

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