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Scoop for excavating, used in agriculture; also used as a drum in the field
Scoop for excavating, used in agriculture; also used as a drum in the field
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 / Durour Island
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Aua 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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