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1923.56.4

Blowpipe of wood, composed of two halves, the whole bound with leaf strips or bark. The mouthpiece is covered with iron. [El.B 2/5/2007]

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1923.56.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Blowpipe of wood, composed of two halves, the whole bound with leaf strips or bark. The mouthpiece is covered with iron. [El.B 2/5/2007]
Geographical reference
Kerala Malabar Cochin Valapad
Person
Field collector James Hornell
PRM source James Hornell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
before end 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Material Plant Leaf, Material Bark Fibre Plant, Process Bound, Process Carved, Process Grooved
Dimensions
Length: max 1670 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.56.4

Search terms: Weapon, Blowpipe