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Tongs of fir
Object Number 17-17-10/87079
Display Title Tongs of fir
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Tsistlala
Object Description Tongs of fir
Inventory Description Tongs, split wood prongs, long knob at top
Classification
  • Mechanical
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kwakwaka'wakw
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / <County> / Kwakiutl Village
North America / Canada / British Columbia / <County> / <City> / Gwa I
Additional Geographic Terms Kingcome Inlet; Queen Charlotte Sound
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 123 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm (48 7/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-17-10/87079
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1917)

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