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Object Number 988-18-50/12466A
Display Title Divination implements (miniature shackle and collar for use on enslaved people)
Descriptions
Object Description Divination implements (miniature shackle and collar for use on enslaved people)
Inventory Description Shackles, iron rod with two u-shaped iron rings and one small ring on end.
Classification
  • Special
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Senufo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm (6 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-18-50/12466A
Provenance
Provenance Kaita Youssouf (10/87-8/88)
Collector Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
Donor Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)

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