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Gourd container for holding red powder, a narrow spout.
Gourd container for holding red powder, a narrow spout.
Object Number 991-17-30/11749
Display Title Gourd container for holding red powder, a narrow spout.
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd container for holding red powder, a narrow spout. Stopper is a stick wrapped woth cotton-like material and used for applying contents of gourds.
Inventory Description Gourd rattle, fiber and red organic stopper.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Materials Gourd, Fiber, Organic, Pigment, Wood, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 12.4 x 5.8 x 5.8 cm (4 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11749
Provenance
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)

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