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vegetal remains
Object Type
vegetal remains
Museum number
Am1855,1220.166
Description
Intact specimen of gourd.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Mayo
(?)
Made by:
Yaqui
(?)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Gulf of California
Materials
gourd
Dimensions
Diameter:
9.30 centimetres
Height:
11 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Haslar Hospital Museum
Donated by:
Lords of Admiralty
Acquisition date
1855
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Am1855,1220.166