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Hamoranponga (snake leaf) - leaves are chewed and used to staunch the blood in a
Hamoranponga (snake leaf) - leaves are chewed and used to staunch the blood in a
Object Number 38-60-30/1799
Display Title Hamoranponga (snake leaf) - leaves are chewed and used to staunch the blood in a
Descriptions
Object Description Hamoranponga (snake leaf) - leaves are chewed and used to staunch the blood in all kinds of cuts, roots used for toothache
Inventory Description Leaves, dried, in dark brown cylindrical glass jar with cork
Classification
  • Plant fiber
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Quichua
  • Payamino
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Payamino, vicinity of mouth of; Rio Napo, tributary of
Materials Leaf, Glass, Cork
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm (5 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-60-30/1799

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