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Jar with face (pam au)

Jar with face (pam au) used for storing sago (a food starch) or water, unknown maker of the Iatmul people, made in Aibom Village, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Local clay

Unknown maker of the Iatmul people made in Aibom Village, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

Used for storing sago (a food starch) or water, these vessels were made by women and decorated by men.

Local clay

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge

Collected in 1929 and given by Gregory Bateson. 1930.183

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