animal remains;
betel equipment
- Museum number
- As1972,01.153
- Description
-
Shell (for making lime for betel-chewing).
- Production date
- 1900s-1960s
- Dimensions
-
Height: 1.50 centimetres
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Weight: 2 grammes
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Width: 2.50 centimetres
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Depth: 2 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Register says: From RUHUWA Village NUAULU tribe South Central Seram.
'NUNU WHENETE' [SEE As1972,01.305.a-b NERITA ANTIQUATA (RECLUZ) ]
All these ( As1971,01.149 - As1971,01.165 ) are used in the manufacture of lime for betel chewing. Most are eaten.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1972
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- As1972,01.153