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Painted gourd
Object Number 83-8-20/29041
Display Title Painted gourd
Descriptions
Object Description Painted gourd
Inventory Description Gourd, polychrome painted incl. silver metallic and pink, wrapped in corn husk
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Oaxaea
Materials Gourd, Corn husk, Paint
Dimensions Overall: 11.6 x 2.4 x 2.4 cm (4 9/16 x 15/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29.041

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