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Knife Sharpening Stone, 20th Century Melanesia Stone and pigment; 12 × 8 × 6 3/4 in. 2017.10…
Knife Sharpening Stone
Knife Sharpening Stone, 20th Century Melanesia Stone and pigment; 12 × 8 × 6 3/4 in. 2017.10…
Knife Sharpening Stone, 20th Century Melanesia Stone and pigment; 12 × 8 × 6 3/4 in. 2017.10.109 Anonymous Gift

Knife Sharpening Stone

ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Date20th Century
Collection SitePapua New Guinea
MediumStone and pigment
Dimensions12 × 8 × 6 3/4 in. (30.5 × 20.3 × 17.1 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.109
DescriptionA knife sharpening stone collected from Melanesia.
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