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Object Number 998-22-70/5799
Display Title Betel pouch with inner compartment
Descriptions
Object Description Sumbanese man's basic betel bag; plaited plain weave (1 over 1) palm leaf pouch with cruder plaited plain weave palm leaf inner compartment/liner (not removable); indigo and red cotton embroidery on exterior in diamond and triangle pattern; corded cotton loop at either end of opening; strap missing. The pouch is in good condition and appears to have been used (traces of vegetable matter inside).
Inventory Description Pouch with inner compartment, plaited fiber, embroidered blue design, red
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Date 1969-1970 ca.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Lesser Sunda Islands / East Nusa Tenggara / West Sumba / West Sumba
Dimensions Overall: 19.3 x 23.3 x 2 cm (7 5/8 x 9 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 998-22-70/5799
Credit Line Gift of Monni Adams
Provenance
Collector Dr. Monni Adams (1969-1970 - 12/18/98)
Donor Dr. Monni Adams (1969-1970 - 12/18/98)

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