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Wooden fork, 4 prongs, handle carved in human effigy: hands resting on flexed kn
Wooden fork, 4 prongs, handle carved in human effigy: hands resting on flexed kn
Object Number 08-36-70/5079
Display Title Wooden fork, 4 prongs, handle carved in human effigy: hands resting on flexed kn
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden fork, 4 prongs, handle carved in human effigy: hands resting on flexed knees, turban-like head dress (decorated) L: 14.5 cm.; 1 prong chipped
Inventory Description Fork, carved wood, human effigy handle, incised hat and base, four prongs
Classification
  • Fork
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ifugao
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 14.7 x 5.9 x 2.7 cm (5 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-36-70/5079

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