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Onoto nuts from which the most common face paint is made
Onoto nuts from which the most common face paint is made
Object Number 2005.3.75.6
Display Title Onoto nuts from which the most common face paint is made
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1932-1933
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / British Guiana
Additional Geographic Terms Barama River region
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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