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Large lime box and spoon
Large lime box and spoon
Object Number 27-56-70/D2830
Display Title Large lime box and spoon
Descriptions
Inventory Description Jar, gourd, bamboo strip spatula, fiber cord, knotted at sides
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Village of Kuprel
Additional Geographic Terms Du Nigro River, near mouth of
Materials Gourd, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 19.7 x 11.3 x 10.5 cm (7 3/4 x 4 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D / 2830

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