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Carved wooden house post - carving done by shark tooth (1' 9" high, +
Carved wooden house post - carving done by shark tooth (1' 9" high, +
Object Number 56-41-70/3795
Display Title Carved wooden house post - carving done by shark tooth (1' 9" high, +
Descriptions
Object Description Carved wooden house post - carving done by shark tooth (1' 9" high, +
Inventory Description Ornament, cylindrical wood carved with geometric designs, cracked, nailed
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia / Austral Islands / Rurutu
Additional Geographic Terms Austral Islands
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 54.2 x 15 x 15.2 cm (21 5/16 x 5 7/8 x 6 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-41-70/3795

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