Water container of gourd, with a stopper of leaves.

Collection type: Object
Description: Water container of gourd, with a stopper of leaves.
Geographical reference: French Guiana (Overseas Department of France)
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > French Guiana (Overseas Department of France); Maroni River
Cultural groups: Wayana
Person: Field collector Audrey Butt Colson; PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1963
Date collected: April - October 1963
Acquisition information: Donated: 1964
Materials and processes: Material Gourd Plant, Material Plant Leaf
Dimensions: Height: max 345 mm, Diameter: max 200 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1964.2.82

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Stopper, Food Accessory

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