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1923.84.296

Wooden pestle. The wood is stained dark brown. The pestle tapers towards the top of the handle, the end is worn with use. There is a perforation towards the top of the handle with a loop of cane plant threaded through. [AB [OPS Move] 1/11/2016]

1923.84.296

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden pestle. The wood is stained dark brown. The pestle tapers towards the top of the handle, the end is worn with use. There is a perforation towards the top of the handle with a loop of cane plant threaded through. [AB [OPS Move] 1/11/2016]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Ao Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1917
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1917
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 203 mm, Diameter: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.296

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