Club in the form of a shark
Club in the form of a shark

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Club in the form of a shark,

15th century CE

Modern (in the style of Taíno)
1998-471

Information

Title
Club in the form of a shark
Dates

15th century CE

Medium
Wood with traces of white pigment(?)
Dimensions
h. 11.6 cm., l. 33.4 cm., d. 6.8 cm. (4 9/16 x 13 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-471
Place Made

North America, Dominican Republic, Caribbean

Culture
Taino
Type
clubs (weapons)
Materials
wood, pigment
Subject
fish

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