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Object Number 2004.24.26034
Display Title Bamboo spearthrower with carved wooden attachments, headdress, necklace
Descriptions
Object Description Bamboo spearthrower with carved wooden attachments, basketry headdress, dog tooth necklace
Subject
  • Headdress
  • Wood
  • Tooth
  • Necklace
  • Basketry
  • Spear
  • bamboo
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Kayan
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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