Wooden hook

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Object Number 09-33-70/75409

Display Title Wooden hook

Descriptions

Inventory Description Large wooden hook with sharp pointed end

Classification

Tools

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Matty Island
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / Wuvulu Island

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 28 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm (11 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 75409

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