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Edible Bird's Nest

P1298

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Niah Caves

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1298
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Niah Caves
Date Made 1896
Section Oceanian
Materials Bird's Nest
Description

Nests of the black-nest swiftlet, composed of saliva and feathers. Harvested by Punan to sell to Chinese traders for making bird's nest soup. Collected by William H. Furness 3rd from Niah Great Cave, Sarawak in 1896.
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898
Other Number 125 - Other Number

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