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Bowls for betel, and mortar
Object Number 2004.29.22663
Display Title Bowls for betel, and mortar
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea / New Guinea / Rec'd from: Dr. WL. Moss. / Univ. of Georgia - 1932. / 24 & 25: When old men can no longer / masticate betel nut they crush it, / with the lime & the "dakka" (pepper) / in these small bowls before eating it. / From Long Island. / 36. Mortar used to crush kernels of Galik nuts into past to mix / with other foods - Siassi Island / Bismarck"
Department Photographic
Date 1928-1929
Artist Dr. W. L. Moss
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Long Island; Siassi Island
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 8.255 cm (4 1/2 × 3 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. W. L. Moss

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