Bowl

Iatmul people

early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Bowl
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Papua New Guinea, Timbunke village, Middle Sepik River
Culture: Iatmul people
Medium: Ceramic, paint
Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 x Diam. 12 in. (26 x 30.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Containers
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1998
Object Number: 1998.482
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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