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Cane
Object Number 988-12-70/5600
Display Title Cane
Descriptions
Object Description Wood and horn cane. Dark wood body, subtlely lobed, w/ glossy finish. Angled horn handle and horn tip.
Inventory Description Cane, varnished reed?, carved and polished ivory handle and base
Classification
  • Cane
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Ivory, Reed?, Varnish?, Wood, Horn, Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 97 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm (38 3/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-12-70/5600
Provenance
Collector Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)
Donor Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)

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