Bird's Nest

P1300A

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Niah Caves

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1300A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Niah Caves
Date Made 1896
Section Oceanian
Materials Bird's Nest
Description

Nest of the mossy-nest swiftlet. Contains no saliva, so not suitable for making bird's nest soup. Collected at the Niah Great Cave by William H. Furness 3rd in 1896.

Outside Diameter 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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