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Awl
Object Number 984-22-70/5530
Display Title Awl
Descriptions
Object Description Shell awl, used in canoe working and other tasks
Inventory Description Awl, worked shell
Classification
  • Awl
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands / <State> / Ontong Java
Additional Geographic Terms Liuangnuia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 6.5 x 5 cm (6 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 984-22-70/5530/ Awl for canoe work/ in use "10 yrs ago"
Provenance
Collector Dr. William White Howells (1972 - 1984)
Donor Dr. William White Howells (1972 - 1984)

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