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1958.3.122

Gourd with perforated neck with string passed through. The gourd contains solidified 'Urali' [Curare] poison. [RH [OPS move] 12/10/2018]

1958.3.122

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gourd with perforated neck with string passed through. The gourd contains solidified 'Urali' [Curare] poison. [RH [OPS move] 12/10/2018]
Geographical reference
Guyana
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Guyana
Kamarang River
Cultural groups
Pemón
Person
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1957
Date collected
April - September 1957
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Gourd Plant, Material Poison, Material String, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Strung
Dimensions
Height: max 73 mm, Diameter: max 68 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.3.122

Search terms: Vessel, Hunting, Weapon, Trade, Poison, Hunting accessory