Scoop for excavating, used in agriculture; also used as a drum in the field

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Object Number 09-33-70/75386

Display Title Scoop for excavating, used in agriculture; also used as a drum in the field

Descriptions

Inventory Description Large wooden v-shaped trough, angled ends, mended, residue in interior

Classification

Tools

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Aua Island
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Durour Island

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 55.4 x 22.5 x 28.5 cm (21 13/16 x 8 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 75386

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