Accession No
Z 8217
Description
Model; Representation - Turtle-shell model of a fruit-eating bat "flying fox" (Pteropus), probably worn as a totem badge. Fig? Reports V.pl.XI.2.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; ?'Paroa' River (?Paho/?Pahoture)
Period
Source
Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 8217; OH 1333
Cultural Affliation
Material
Turtle-shell
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Turtle-shell model of a fruit-eating bat "flying fox" (Pteropus), probably worn as a totem badge. Fig? Reports V.pl.XI.2.
Event Date 1/11/1998
Author: maa
FM:116543
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