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Rattles used in initiation ceremonies
Rattles used in initiation ceremonies
Object Number 2004.29.22660
Display Title Rattles used in initiation ceremonies
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea / New Guinea / Rec'd from: Dr. WL. Moss. / Univ. of Georgia - 1932. / Rattles used in initiation ceremonies - Finisterre Mts."
Department Photographic
Date 1928-1929
Artist Dr. W. L. Moss
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Finisterre Mts.
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 8.255 cm (4 1/2 × 3 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. W. L. Moss

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