Manioc Sifter

96-1-265

From: Venezuela | Doro Ana

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Bai Kanenia
Object Number 96-1-265
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pume | Yaruro
Provenience Venezuela | Doro Ana
Culture Area Circum-Caribbean
Creator Maria Diachi
Date Made 1980-1993
Section American
Materials Moriche Palm Leaf Midribs
Description

Moriche palm leaf midribs (Mauritius flexousa) formed into a scoop like sift. Tied at one end, and ending in a fringe at the other.

Length 47.5 cm
Width 14.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Russell D. Greaves, 1996
Other Number 1992/3-459 - Field No SF | 337 - Collector Number

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