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Net measure of cedar; m e niayu
Net measure of cedar; m e niayu
Object Number 17-17-10/87121
Display Title Net measure of cedar; m e niayu
Descriptions
Indigenous Term m e niayu
Object Description Net measure of cedar; m e niayu
Inventory Description Net gauge?, carved wood, flat, rectangular, curved edges
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kwakwaka'wakw
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / <County> / <City> / Gwa I
Additional Geographic Terms Kingcome Inlet; Queen Charlotte Sound
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 12.6 x 2.1 x 0.6 cm (4 15/16 x 13/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87121 & 16
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1917)

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