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1924.51.1.1

Canoe baler of light brown wood, for canoe 1924.51.1 .2. [MJD 06/05/2010]

1924.51.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Canoe baler of light brown wood, for canoe 1924.51.1 .2. [MJD 06/05/2010]
Long description
Canoe baler of light brown wood, for canoe 1924.51.1 .2. The baler is plainly carved with a flat heel. The baler has a rounded base. There is a metal hook at the back of the heel end, for suspension. [MJD 06/05/2010]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Manus Province Aua Island
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921?, uncertain
Date collected
Probably 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: max 86 mm, Width: max 197 mm, Length: max 283 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.51.1.1

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