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Divining object, part of iron dog bell - iron to lend strength
Divining object, part of iron dog bell - iron to lend strength
Object Number 22-2-50/B3056
Display Title Divining object, part of iron dog bell - iron to lend strength
Descriptions
Object Description Divining object, part of iron dog bell - iron to lend strength and
Inventory Description Bell, portion of metal bell w/ curved loop, portion of hide or leather strap (?)
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 3.6 x 3.2 cm (3 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 22.2.50 / B-3056

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