- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Cylindrical lump of red/brown pigment. [SM 07/04/2008]
- Cultural groups
- Wayana
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1963
- Date collected
- April - October 1963
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1964
- Dimensions
- Length: max 120 mm, Diameter: max 40 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1964.2.67
Search terms: Body Art, Toilet, Cosmetic, Toilet Article, Body Art Accessory
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