Bird's Nest

P1300D

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Niah Caves

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1300D
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 6.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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