Leaves used for abortion - made into drug – Objects

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Object Number 36-105-70/438

Display Title Leaves used for abortion - made into drug

Descriptions

Inventory Description Floral remain, bundle of dried plant leaves and stems

Classification

Floral

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 Plant leaf

Dimensions Overall: 30.4 x 12.5 x 2.1 cm (11 15/16 x 4 15/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

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Image Not Available for Floral remain, dried plant leaves and bark fragments	2004.1.623	Floral remain, dried plant leaves and bark fragments	Floral	Australia
Image Not Available for Raw material, floral, stems, leaves & bark	2002.1.2297	Raw material, floral, stems, leaves & bark	Floral	United States
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	23-51-30/F414	Coca leaves	Floral	South America
Image Not Available for Floral material; fragments of leaves; dried.	2002.1.1827	Floral material; fragments of leaves; dried.	Floral

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