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2 Cayman sticks (?) and a spear
Object Number 2004.29.10118
Display Title 2 Cayman sticks (?) and a spear
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Ecuador / Articles made for tourists, probably by Indians / 2 Cayman Sticks (?) and a Spear / Length of stick: 33.5 cm; length of spear: 74 cm.
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Ecuadorian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.795 × 17.145 cm (4 1/4 × 6 3/4 in.)

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