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Catalog Number

CAS 1985-0009-0021   CAS 1985-0009-0021; Rabbit stick
Category Carvings; Weaponry
Object Name Rabbit stick
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1895-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Handheld rabbit stick carved in typical boomerang shape with short handle at one end; Handle and central area and all edges are painted deep red; Ends are painted with black geometric patterns.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.2, Width = 7.2, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 65.7