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Object Number 48-51-70/2955
Display Title Small tumeric encased in cocoanut fiber - used as decoration and as +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Reng
Object Description Small tumeric encased in cocoanut fiber - used as decoration and as +
Inventory Description Floral, plant material encased with plant fiber and leaf, egg-shaped bundle, fri
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Yap Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Caroline Islands
Materials Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 24.5 x 7.4 x 7 cm (9 5/8 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 48-51-70/2955

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