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Drill, carved wood handle, straight iron drill inserted, pointed tip
Drill, carved wood handle, straight iron drill inserted, pointed tip
Object Number 37-98-70/735
Display Title Drill, carved wood handle, straight iron drill inserted, pointed tip
Descriptions
Indigenous Term fanogidotoa
Inventory Description Drill, carved wood handle, straight iron drill inserted, pointed tip
Classification
  • Woodworking
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 4.3 x 3.8 cm (14 9/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/735

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