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Flat betel pouch of colored straw woven in patterns
Flat betel pouch of colored straw woven in patterns
Object Number 37-98-70/785
Display Title Flat betel pouch of colored straw woven in patterns
Descriptions
Indigenous Term bola nafo
Inventory Description Pouch, square, plaited, red colored straw patterns, black lines,red cotton trim
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Plant fiber, Dye, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 26 x 0.5 cm (10 1/16 x 10 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/785

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