Manioc Sifter

96-1-267

From: Venezuela | Doro Ana

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Bai Kanenia
Object Number 96-1-267
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pume | Yaruro
Provenience Venezuela | Doro Ana
Culture Area Circum-Caribbean
Creator Maria Llovina
Date Made 1980-1993
Section American
Materials Moriche Palm | Leaf | Midrib | Fiber | String
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 40.5 cm
Width 16.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Russell D. Greaves, 1996
Other Number 1992/3-509 - Field No SF | 339 - Collector Number

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