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Sago storage jar
Object Number 2003.11.15
Display Title Sago storage jar
Descriptions
Indigenous Term mangumbu
Object Description Sago storage jar; round bottom; incised curvilinear design on upper third of vessel; fire-clouding
Inventory Description Jar, sago storage jar, large, rounded body and base, incised curvilinear design
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yaul
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Dimiri-Marawat-Yaul villages, Yuat River area, tributary of Sepik River; Middle
Materials Ceramic, Clay
Dimensions Overall: 45.5 x 63 x 61 cm (17 15/16 x 24 13/16 x 24 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.11.15
Credit Line Gift of David and Karina Rilling
Provenance
Collector David C. Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor David C. Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor Karina Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/2003)

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