Varnish

29-60-91E

From: Guatemala | Department of Baja Verapaz | Rabinal

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-60-91E
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Quiche
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Baja Verapaz | Rabinal
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Insect Excretion | Wood | Leaf
Description

calabash varnish; wrapped in the maker's wrapping which is a leaf or corn husk; it is the juice of a certain insect which is bred for the purpose.

Length 17 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Guatemalan Expedition, Robert Burkitt, 1920
Other Number 301 - Field No SF

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