Hemp Splitter

P2872B

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P2872B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bagobo
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao
Section Oceanian
Materials Bone | Plant Fiber
Description

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

Length 18.8 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1914
Other Number 1212 - Other Number

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