Post Hole Digger
89-17-8
From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 89-17-8 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Yonggom/Muyu |
Provenience | Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood | Cane (plant) |
Description | Post hole digger. Sapling split into 5 pronged head; prongs separated by cane lashing. Used along with a digging stick (arot), which was not collected. Made by David Kanong, Woran clan, Dome village. |
Length | 189.5 cm |
Width | 8 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989 |
Other Number | 103 A - Other Number |
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