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Stone tool

Artist MELANESIA/PAPUA

MediumStone

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.7

DescriptionLong, thin rounded black stone tool becoming thinner and rounded at ends. 7 horizontal grooves carved into section of tool, all next to one another, starting/ascending from one end, tallest groove reaching about 10cm. Donor list says "horizontal grooves for making bark-cloth." Stone is smooth and black with slight green tint. Measurements calculated from horizontal positioning:

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