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P2166

From: Nias

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P2166
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nias
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber | Peel
Description

Covered with hide. Rectangular with top and bottom pointed with a split along the bottom. Round, protruding head carved at the top. Two slats attached at the sides with peel. Five horizontal, bamboo supports on reverse. Sheet of hide attached to front with plant fiber. Hide has dark hair at the upper end. Two wooden handles, one detached and one repaired. Top and bottom of reverse have carved sawtooth patterns.

Length 157.48 cm
Width 35.56 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman; Subscription of Herbert L. Clark in memory of Edward W. Clark, 1911
Other Number 15226 - Dealer's Number

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