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Object Number 61-7-30/8227
Display Title Novice's stick with curved handle - ceremonial
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wooden ornament, comb-like end, perforated design, pointed end.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Canela
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Baixao Preto
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Ponto
Materials Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 68.4 x 4.4 x 1.4 cm (26 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
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