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Object Number 27-56-70/D2754
Display Title Pig catchers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bamboo loop, double shaft, cane binding, incised decoration, brown pigment
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Village of Kowel
Additional Geographic Terms Maro River, about 60 mi from mouth of
Dimensions Overall: 103.8 x 26 x 4.4 cm (40 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D/ 2754/ 86-45

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