Beetles ?

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Object Number 47-73-70/2917

Display Title Beetles ?

Descriptions

Object Description Beetles ?

Inventory Description Insect fragments, iridescent remains of body and wings, in glass vial

Classification

Insect

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Marquesas Islands / Nuku Hiva

Materials Insect

Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (3 5/16 x 1 x 1 in.)

Quantity 1 glass vial

Label on object 47-73-70/2917

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