Knife
89-17-51
From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 89-17-51 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Yonggom/Muyu |
Provenience | Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Bamboo |
Description | Bamboo knife (eet kono). Segment of split bamboo. Used for cutting meat (pig, human, cassowary). Discarded after use. Made by Buka Nandun, Dimin clan, Dome village. Purchased from maker 12/3/88. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989 |
Other Number | 94 A - Other Number |
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