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Wooden eel ("longositolo") with young wrapped around its body, L: 69 cm. D" 5.5.
Wooden eel ("longositolo") with young wrapped around its body, L: 69 cm. D" 5.5.
Object Number 970-29-70/4763
Display Title Wooden eel ("longositolo") with young wrapped around its body, L: 69 cm. D" 5.5.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sculpture, round, tapering ends, 1 slotted, 3 spiral ridges
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands
Additional Geographic Terms Malaita, North; Lau Lagoon; Kwalo'ai village
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 68.7 x 5.1 x 5 cm (27 1/16 x 2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 970-29-70/4763; 1

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