Skip to main content
Object Number
992-27-30/11655
Display Title
Unidentified grey/brown powder in glass jar w/ metal lid
Descriptions
Object Description
Unidentified grey/brown powder in glass jar w/ metal lid. jar. unidentified powder subject classification: 6, smoking & stimulant (?) snuff (?)
Inventory Description
Glass jar with brown fine soil/powder, metal lid.
Classification
- Mineral
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1931-1992
Culture
- Yaruro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Venezuela
Materials
Glass, Metal, Powder, Unidentifed powder
Dimensions
Overall: 8.7 x 5.2 x 5.2 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1 small jar
Label on object
992-27-30/11655
Provenance
Collector
Anthony Leeds
(ca. 1958)
Donor
Dr. Elizabeth Leeds
(12/9/92)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
