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Piece of clay called goar, used ceremonially and also eaten to cure +
Piece of clay called goar, used ceremonially and also eaten to cure +
Object Number 36-105-70/444
Display Title Piece of clay called goar, used ceremonially and also eaten to cure +
Descriptions
Object Description Piece of clay called goar, used ceremonially and also eaten to cure +
Inventory Description Mineral, lump of clay, red
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 Clay
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 5.2 x 5.3 cm (3 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-105-70/444

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