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(left to right): wooden food dish, wooden mixing bowl, calabash drinking cup
(left to right): wooden food dish, wooden mixing bowl, calabash drinking cup
Object Number 2005.3.94.14
Display Title (left to right): wooden food dish, wooden mixing bowl, calabash drinking cup
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1934-1935
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Napo region
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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