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Haft for small chisel (phulu hele) used to make axe haft hold
Haft for small chisel (phulu hele) used to make axe haft hold
Object Number 64-18-70/4533
Display Title Haft for small chisel (phulu hele) used to make axe haft hold
Descriptions
Inventory Description Handle, carved wood stick, bamboo strips wrapped at top, socket opening
Classification
  • Handle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Materials Wood, Reed
Dimensions Overall: 24.8 x 3 x 2.3 cm (9 3/4 x 1 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64-18-70/4533

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