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Gallip nuts, used in puberty ceremonial for boys; also used in trade
Gallip nuts, used in puberty ceremonial for boys; also used in trade
Object Number 36-105-70/435
Display Title Gallip nuts, used in puberty ceremonial for boys; also used in trade
Descriptions
Object Description Gallip nuts, used in puberty ceremonial for boys; also used in trade
Inventory Description Nuts, ovate, brown, one considerably larger than others, residue
Classification
  • Nut
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nor-Papua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Mandated Territory: Kaup, on coast; Sepik River, 40 mi. west of
Materials Nut
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 5.9 x 5 cm (3 1/4 x 2 5/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 12
Label on object 36-105-70/435

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