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Lice Crushing Tool
Lice Crushing Tool
Lice Crushing Tool
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Lice Crushing Tool

NameLice Crushing Tool
CultureKenyam people
DateEarly 20th c.
Place madeW. Kalimantan, W. Kalimantan, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, ASIA
MediumBone?
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/16 x 1 in. (18.5 x 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.16
DescriptionPointed implement with a small hole at the top (wide end). Bone with an intricate design in a latticed pattern on the front; The back is smooth and slightly concave.
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