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Section of auahuasco vine, banisteriopsis, called natema, used by shamans
Section of auahuasco vine, banisteriopsis, called natema, used by shamans
Object Number 991-17-30/11696
Display Title Section of auahuasco vine, banisteriopsis, called natema, used by shamans
Descriptions
Object Description Section of auahuasco vine, banisteriopsis, called natema, used by shamans in diagnosing illness and cures through sucking action with tobacco in action similar to lsd.
Inventory Description Section of teisted vine, dark brown.
Classification
  • Floral
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Vine
Dimensions Overall: 34 x 3.8 x 3.6 cm (13 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11696
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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