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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