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1938.36.1253

Bark specimen. Section of outer bark which is curved across its width and tapers slightly towards one end. The outer and inner surface is dark brown and some of the bark has flaked off. The wider end of the specimen is split. There are two strips of rectangular paper stuck to the outer surface. [CW [OPS Move] 31/10/2016]


1938.36.1253

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bark specimen. Section of outer bark which is curved across its width and tapers slightly towards one end. The outer and inner surface is dark brown and some of the bark has flaked off. The wider end of the specimen is split. There are two strips of rectangular paper stuck to the outer surface. [CW [OPS Move] 31/10/2016]
Geographical reference
New Britain Bismarck Archipelago South-west Coast Kandrian (Moewehafen)
Cultural groups
Arawe
Person
Field collector Beatrice Mary Blackwood
PRM source Beatrice Mary Blackwood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 08/1937
Date collected
June - August 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Bark Wood Plant
Dimensions
Depth: max 6 mm, Length: max 122 mm, Width: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.36.1253 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 1185

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