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Object Number 27-56-70/D2756
Display Title Bark dishes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bark container, rectangular, folded and sewn bark, 1 with strap
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
Dimensions Overall: 41.5 x 21 x 34.6 cm (16 5/16 x 8 1/4 x 13 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object D/ 2756

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