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Object Number 33-56-20/2281
Display Title Boat of balsa wood with figures of balsa
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carving, boat with human holding sword, wooden pegs, brown stain des
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chocó
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Darien
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Sambu; Rio Goina, near the mouth of the tributary
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 16.4 x 26.5 x 7 cm (6 7/16 x 10 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 33-56-20/2281

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