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Cocoanut scraper
Object Number 09-33-70/75382
Display Title Cocoanut scraper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Coconut shell, hollow, square opening, indented eyes, 2 holes, anthropomorphic
Classification
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Aua Island
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Durour Island
Materials Coconut shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 7.1 x 7.3 cm (2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 75382

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