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P1703A

From: Caroline Islands | Yap

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1703A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yapese
Provenience Caroline Islands | Yap
Date Made Before 1903
Section Oceanian
Materials Shell | Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Heavy, chunky shell blade attached to wooden handle with lashings of twisted coconut fiber. Blade is cut from the thick part, near the hinge, of a giant clam (Tridacna sp.).

Length 50.5 cm
Width 31 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1904

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