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Lime Gourds
Object Number 27-56-70/D2741
Display Title Lime Gourds
Descriptions
Inventory Description Gourd containers, rounded, slit top, fiber strap, bead and crab claw decoration
Classification
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Village of Kowel
Additional Geographic Terms Maro River, about 60 mi from mouth of
Materials Gourd, Crab claw, Vegetable fiber, Feather, Wood, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 15.4 x 14.8 cm (5 1/4 x 6 1/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object D2741

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