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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