Cigarette Holder
P824
From: Borneo | Sarawak
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | P824 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Kayan |
Provenience | Borneo | Sarawak |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Gourd | Monkey Skull | Plant Fiber |
Description | Large perforated gourd, with monkey skull lashed to one end. Bundle of blue thread tied between skull and gourd. Katong (= porcupine). For holding cigarettes for guests at festivals. |
Length | 35.5 cm |
Width | 15.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898 |
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