Ladle

Sentani people

late 19th–early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Ladle
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Indonesia, West Papua, Lake Sentani
Culture: Sentani people
Medium: Wood, coconut shell, fiber
Dimensions: H. 5 1/4 x W. 28 7/8 in. (13.3 x 73.3 cm)
Classification: Wood-Implements
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Object Number: 1979.206.1578
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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