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Object Number 991-17-30/11732
Display Title Stool sculptured as a turtle from complete shimiut log called kutank
Descriptions
Object Description Stool sculptured as a turtle from complete shimiut log called kutank
Inventory Description Stool, lightweight, diamond-shaped handle on end, 2 legs run length of each side
Classification
  • Stool
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Dimensions Overall: 25 x 56 x 28.5 cm (9 13/16 x 22 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11732
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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