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Gourd with poison, tunta-tsentsak, the poison, tseas
Gourd with poison, tunta-tsentsak, the poison, tseas
Object Number 991-17-30/11735B
Display Title Gourd with poison, tunta-tsentsak, the poison, tseas
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd with poison, tunta-tsentsak, the poison, tseas.
Inventory Description Gourd box with lid, circular, with ceramic? object inside, sealed in poly bag.
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Gourd, Ceramic, Curare
Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 10.9 x 7.1 cm (4 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11735b
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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