Tongs

33-29-29B

From: United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 33-29-29B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

Two wooden rods, flat on inner side. Are held together by both hands. Ends used to grip rocks are charred. Used for carrying hot rocks into bath house. In old days used for putting hot rocks in basket pots.

Length 78 cm
Credit Line Alaskan Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1933

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