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59-18-6

From: Chile

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 59-18-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Alacaluf
Provenience Chile
Culture Area South Culture Area
Section American
Materials Plant Fiber | Rush
Technique Basketry | Coiled
Description

Of rush; twisted half hitch coiling; attached handle and lid. Said by CSC to be used for collecting shellfish.

Height 13 cm
Outside Diameter 20 cm
Credit Line Gift of Carleton S. Coon, 1959

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