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Rat tail tool kit, four pieces: a) bamboo knife 12.5 cm; b) bamboo knife 14.5 cm
Rat tail tool kit, four pieces: a) bamboo knife 12.5 cm; b) bamboo knife 14.5 cm
Object Number 976-1-70/5444D
Display Title Rat tail tool kit, four pieces: a) bamboo knife 12.5 cm; b) bamboo knife 14.5 cm
Descriptions
Object Description Rat tail tool kit, four pieces: a) bamboo knife 12.5 cm; b) bamboo knife 14.5 cm. c) pig bone awl 9.5 cm. d. two rattail containers, one with fur at top, connected by two-ply string. 13.5 cm. and 24 cm.
Inventory Description Sheaths, narrow hide sleeves for bamboo knives, one with fur top, broken
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Highland
Materials Hide, Fur, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 3.1 x 1.9 cm (8 7/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 976-1-70/5444D

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