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P613

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P613
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayan
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Boar Mandible | Wood | Peel
Description

For hanging parangs, etc. Lower mandible with most teeth present, tusks broken. Piece of wood inserted into the back of the madible with plant fiber attached. Basketry woven between tusks.

Height 13 cm
Length 30 cm
Width 43 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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