Culicifuge, preparation inside a reed container to prevent the attack of mosquit

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Object Number 39-39-50/3954

Display Title Culicifuge, preparation inside a reed container to prevent the attack of mosquit

Descriptions

Indigenous Term bula

Object Description Culicifuge, preparation inside a reed container to prevent the attack of mosquitoes and gnats (bula)

Inventory Description Twig cone, woven withvegetable fiber, contains leaf wrapped resin?

Classification

Container

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Bwamba

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Uganda

Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of

Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber, Leaf, Resin?

Dimensions Overall: 22.2 x 4.9 x 4 cm (8 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 39-39-50/3954

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