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1923.85.944

Very long tongs made of bamboo. [El.B 29/11/2007]

1923.85.944

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Collection type
Object
Description
Very long tongs made of bamboo. [El.B 29/11/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram Meghalaya
Cultural groups
Thado
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
By 1929
Acquisition information
Donated: 1929, uncertain Donated: 1933, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 940 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.944

Search terms: Tool, Metallurgy, Tongs