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Object Number 989-33-30/11670
Display Title Wooden club
Descriptions
Object Description Heavy hardwood club gently tapers from tip to grip, with pommel-like flaring; also flares below grip. Gouged in places and chipped.
Inventory Description Club, heavy wood, I-shaped handle, squared shaft and tip, tapers to handle base
Classification
  • Club
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 152.8 x 4.6 x 7.8 cm (60 3/16 x 1 13/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 989-33-30/11670
Provenance
Collector Stephen P. Kramer (1970-1975 ca. - 12/27/88)
Donor Stephen P. Kramer (1970-1975 ca. - 12/27/88)

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