Body scratching stick - ceremonial – Objects

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Object Number 61-7-30/8228

Display Title Body scratching stick - ceremonial

Descriptions

Inventory Description Carved wooden stick, pointed end, notched at other end.

Classification

Tools

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

Dimensions Overall: 23.3 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm (9 3/16 x 11/16 x 1/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 61-7-30/8228

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