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Trade bundle containing two nets wrapped in bark cloth (bought for +
Trade bundle containing two nets wrapped in bark cloth (bought for +
Object Number 63-29-70/4088.1
Display Title Trade bundle containing two nets wrapped in bark cloth (bought for +
Descriptions
Object Description Trade bundle containing two nets wrapped in bark cloth (bought for +
Inventory Description Fiber cloth container, rectangular, with handle, fraying edges
Classification
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Materials Bark
Dimensions Overall: 98.5 x 46 x 9 cm (38 3/4 x 18 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 63-29-70/4088.1

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