BALEEN, Humpback Whale
H1996.448
Long, thin, brown, curved and fibrous piece of baleen. All sides and edges are jagged. The grain runs lengthways. Fibrous fraying along edges. Square at one end; curls and tapers to a point.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1996.448 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Dec 1997 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1995 |
| Credit: | B.J. Strahan |
Material
| Whale Bone/Skeletal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| height | 310mm |
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| width | 78mm | At base. |
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| depth | 5.1cm | When curled. |
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