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Blowgun

2000.01.0406

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Artifact Identification Blowgun   (2000.01.0406)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Armaments
    3. :
  3. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Yagua

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 230.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 5.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 3.0 cm
Weight N/A
Measuring Remarks The larger diameter is of the mouthpiece. The smaller diameter is of the body of the gun. The weight is waived due to size.

Department of Anthropology catalogue card, Bolian, Charles E., 3/29/1971: 2.33 meters long,; 1.5-2.5cm. barell diameter; 4.9 cm. maximum diameter of mouthpiece.
Materials Plant, Resin, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Wrapping, Drilling
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

1 --LOA Quantity Field
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Transfer from Department of Anthropology, UIUC
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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