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Gourd for carrying water and other liquids
Gourd for carrying water and other liquids
Object Number 16-48-20/C7463.2
Display Title Gourd for carrying water and other liquids
Descriptions
Inventory Description Portion of resin wrapped in husk, traces of cotton on sides.
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Guaymí
  • Chilchan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama
Additional Geographic Terms Cricamola River; Pacific Side
Materials Corn husk, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 3.7 x 3.8 cm (7 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C7463

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