University of Northern Iowa

2017-1-1 (Gourd)

2017-1-1 (Gourd) image

Hollow gourd meant to hold lime (calcium oxide). Stopper made of rolled leaf and bone/tusk.

General Information

Accession #: 2017-1-1
Collection: Anthropology
Artifact Color: Tan, Black, Yellow
City: Cedar Falls
Culture: Trobriand Islands/Papua New Guinea
Materials: Gourd, Lime
State: Iowa
Credit Line: Gift of Kay Leeper for the Mercer Estate

Location

Perm Location: 124-A29-5
Location Notes:
Former: 124-A35-2