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Betel pouch of colored straw woven in patterns
Betel pouch of colored straw woven in patterns
Object Number 37-98-70/786
Display Title Betel pouch of colored straw woven in patterns
Descriptions
Indigenous Term bola niroea
Object Description Betel pouch of colored straw woven in patterns
Inventory Description Pouch, woven plant fiber, openwork designs, cloth interior, some damage
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Plant fiber, Cloth, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 28.5 x 16.5 x 3.6 cm (11 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/786

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