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Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik, Indabu

Spear thrower

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Object Details

Culture

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik, Indabu

Date

mid-20th century

Medium

Wood, bamboo, and wicker

Dimensions

Height: 33 1/4 inches (84.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Victor and Marie Cole

Object
Number

2011.102.028

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