Plow Model Part

CG2017-3-42.12

From: Oceania (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number CG2017-3-42.12
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Oceania (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

According to writing in pencil on shaft, this is the handle of a model plow ("Handle of the plow. Holds the . . . . . . . [illegible].") Piece of lightweight wood carved in the shape of a bird, through which is inserted long thin piece of similar wood, one side of which is cut out to form a series of more or less jagged protrusions. Possibly the handwriting of Hiram M.Hiller, in which case the provenience might be Sumatra.

Length 27.8 cm
Width 16.8 cm
Thickness 2.8 cm

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