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Object Number 36-105-70/426
Display Title Bunch of cockatoo feathers - to be used for repair work, trade, etc.
Descriptions
Object Description Bunch of cockatoo feathers - to be used for repair work, trade, etc. +
Inventory Description Feathers, loose yellow and buff feathers with some dark brown
Classification
  • Feather
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Mandated Territory: Kaup, on coast; Sepik River, 40 mi. west of
Materials Feather
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 4.2 x 0.3 cm (7 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 56
Label on object 36-105-70/426

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