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Object Number
48-49-70/2924
Display Title
Large wooden ceremonial ladle for serving food to chiefs
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ladle, chip carved geometric design entire object, large ovoid bowl, knob end
Classification
- Ladle
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
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France
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French Polynesia
Additional Geographic Terms
Austral Islands
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 107.8 x 16 x 14 cm (42 7/16 x 6 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
48-49-70/2924
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