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Surf net for smelt, and handle
Surf net for smelt, and handle
Object Number 18-9-10/87302.1
Display Title Surf net for smelt, and handle
Descriptions
Object Description Surf net for smelt, and handle
Inventory Description Net, curved wooden pole with small handle one end, other end notched
Classification
  • Net
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Quileute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Washington
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 164 x 3 x 9.5 cm (64 9/16 x 1 3/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 18-9-10/87302

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