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Cocoon of case moth used as lure for women
Cocoon of case moth used as lure for women
Object Number 63-29-70/4096
Display Title Cocoon of case moth used as lure for women
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornaments, spider web and cocoon pods
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Materials Insect cocoon, Spider web
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 4.9 x 2.6 cm (6 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2

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