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Small dumbbell-shaped gourd container (poporo), with polished stick +
Small dumbbell-shaped gourd container (poporo), with polished stick +
Object Number 41-80-30/7844
Display Title Small dumbbell-shaped gourd container (poporo), with polished stick +
Descriptions
Object Description Small dumbbell-shaped gourd container (poporo), with polished stick +
Inventory Description Gourd container, dumbell shape, white powder inside, attached to stick by twine
Classification
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kagaba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Region
Materials Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 7.1 cm (5 3/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 41-80-30/7844

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