Tool

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/178

Needle. Two phalanges of a flying fox bound together with very fine white fibre and clear adhesive tape towards the tips, almost covering them.


  • Type of Item tool
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material flying fox bone, tape adhesive
  • Measurements height 9.4 cm, width 2.4 cm, depth 0.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine

  • Made in Papua

  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2948/0178