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Red ochre in leaf container - usual way of storing red ochre. used +
Red ochre in leaf container - usual way of storing red ochre. used +
Object Number 36-105-70/441
Display Title Red ochre in leaf container - usual way of storing red ochre. used +
Descriptions
Object Description Red ochre in leaf container - usual way of storing red ochre. Used for painting everything.
Inventory Description Mineral, red ochre sample, some wrapped in leaf and tied with fiber
Classification
  • Mineral
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 Red ochre, Leaf, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 7.3 x 8 cm (4 5/16 x 2 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-105-70/441

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