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Wooden ubi digger
Object Number 37-98-70/712
Display Title Wooden ubi digger
Descriptions
Indigenous Term ko-o gobi
Inventory Description Tool, carved wood handle, metal point inserted
Classification
  • Agricultural
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Wood, Steel
Dimensions Overall: 35.5 x 4.1 x 3.6 cm (14 x 1 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/712

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