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Spines of fishes lashed together
Spines of fishes lashed together
Object Number 94-57-10/R2003
Display Title Spines of fishes lashed together
Descriptions
Inventory Description Unclassified tool, fish spines lashed around wood peg with plant fiber
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Fiji
Materials Fish bone, Plant fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 18.8 x 2 x 1.8 cm (7 3/8 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R-2330
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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