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1958.3.128

Piece of tree bark ingested by shamans to call forth a spirit.

1958.3.128

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Collection type
Object
Description
Piece of tree bark ingested by shamans to call forth a spirit.
Cultural groups
Akawaio
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 Bark Wood Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 310 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.3.128

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