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Object Number 29-26-10/98401
Display Title Bola
Descriptions
Inventory Description Snare, bird bolas, weights of animal teeth, antler, ivory, rawhide cord, cloth
Classification
  • Snare
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Western Arctic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 12.4 x 2.3 cm (8 1/4 x 4 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 98401
Provenance
Collector Mr. George F. Willey (1906-1907 - 1929)

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