Hemp Splitter

P2872A

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P2872A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bagobo
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao
Section Oceanian
Materials Bone
Description

Pointed bone blade (toksie). Used to separate hemp fibres before stripping.

Length 19.2 cm
Width 4.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1914
Other Number 255 - Other Number

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