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Shuttle of black rough wood
Shuttle of black rough wood
Object Number 46-78-70/2375
Display Title Shuttle of black rough wood
Descriptions
Object Description Shuttle of black rough wood
Inventory Description Netting needle, carved wood, ovate, ridged edges, slotted grooved ends
Classification
  • Fishing and trapping
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 29.1 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm (11 7/16 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2375
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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