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Tool

MOA: University of British Columbia

3326/61

Stone tool. Partially rounded top, coming to a dull point on one side. In profile, the tool leans forward on an angle. Whereas straight-on, it is somewhat bell-shaped - tapering in slightly on the sides before flaring out at the base. The bottom surface is rough and uneven.

  • Narrative

    Collected by Jack Lieber in Papua New Guinea, Eastern Highlands Division, from August 1970 - June 1972. He was researching village communities in and around Goroka, where he was lecturing under the auspices of UNESCO at the Goroka Teachers College.

  • Type of Item tool
  • Culture New Guinea
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 9.8 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 10.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jack Lieber, Iris Lieber
  • Received from Iris Lieber
  • Made in Papua New Guinea
  • Collection Date between 1970 and 1972
  • Ownership Date before 2015, before June 18, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on June 18, 2018
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3326/0061

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