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Sieve of cut gourd of katsuin, pierced, tsopo gourd
Sieve of cut gourd of katsuin, pierced, tsopo gourd
Object Number 991-17-30/11713
Display Title Sieve of cut gourd of katsuin, pierced, tsopo gourd
Descriptions
Object Description Sieve of cut gourd of katsuin, pierced, tsopo gourd, to make chicha; used.
Inventory Description Gourd sieve, bowl-shaped with perforated design in base, rounded base.
Classification
  • Food processing
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Gourd, Tsapa gourd
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 15 x 14.5 cm (3 9/16 x 5 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11713
Provenance
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)

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