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Ceremonial basket used only by ganini (priest)
Ceremonial basket used only by ganini (priest)
Object Number 48-51-70/2937
Display Title Ceremonial basket used only by ganini (priest)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Basket, oval base, coiled, two twisted fiber handles
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Yap Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Caroline Islands
Materials Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 50 x 18 x 21 cm (19 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-51-70/2937

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