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Object Number 00-8-70/55766.1
Display Title Bannna fibre prepared for weaving
Descriptions
Inventory Description Thread, plant fiber, wound on bamboo spindle
Classification
  • Thread
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Kurai Island
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Strong Island
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Caroline Islands
Dimensions Overall: 17.8 x 1.1 x 1 cm (7 x 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55766

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