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Shaman's Bowl
Object Number 2004.25.64
Display Title Shaman's Bowl
Descriptions
Object Description Shaman's Bowl
Inventory Description Bowl, ceramic, red slip design, round body, flared rim, constricted neck
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Urarina
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Chambira Basin; Peru, top portion of; Marahon River and Tigre River, bordered by
Materials Ceramic, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 7.8 x 13 x 12 cm (3 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2004.25.64
Credit Line Gift of Bartholomew Dean
Provenance
Collector Bartholomew Dean (1994 - 9/17/04)
Donor Bartholomew Dean (1994 - 9/17/04)

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