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Stone tool

Artist MELANESIA/PAPUA

MediumStone

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.8

DescriptionLone, thin rounded black stone tool becoming thinner at ends. Each end has a somewhat flat section. Very smooth; smoother than 7M and 5M; similar objects. 2 separate sections of grooves ascending from one end; in one section, 4 horizontal grooves next to one another each anout 8 cm in length, and in another section (opposite side) a pattern of fine criss-crossing made by the intersection of 29 vertical grooves and 8 horizontal grooves. This pattern forms a rectangle of about 2cm x 8cm. Donor list implies that grooves are used for making bark-cloth. Measurements calculated from horizontal positioning.

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