six turtleshell implements

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six turtleshell implements
A large scoop; a small rectangular knife; a spoon of curved triangular form with old label inscribed: Matty Isl. (Aua); two leaf-shaped spoons with labels inscribed: Pelew Islands; and a small circular dish with handle to one side
8cm. to 27.5cm. long (6)
Provenance
Lt.Gen. A.H.L.F. Pitt Rivers acquired Webster Oct. 1897 for the second; H.G. Beasley (no.587) for the third

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