Bow, one side flat, wavy, tapered at both ends, fiber at one end

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Object Number 62-7-70/3992

Display Title Bow, one side flat, wavy, tapered at both ends, fiber at one end

Descriptions

Inventory Description Bow, one side flat, wavy, tapered at both ends, fiber at one end

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Dani

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea

Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of Baliem

Materials Wood, Plant fiber

Dimensions Overall: 151.6 x 2.8 x 1.6 cm (59 11/16 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 62-7-70/3992

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