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Forked hook for gathering grain for machete cuting
Forked hook for gathering grain for machete cuting
Object Number 991-17-30/11736
Display Title Forked hook for gathering grain for machete cuting
Descriptions
Object Description Forked hook for gathering grain for machete cuting.
Inventory Description Wooden hook, crudely carved, from crooked branch, rough, pointed tip.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Hoe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 71 x 12.5 x 2.9 cm (27 15/16 x 4 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11736
Provenance
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)

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