Skip to main content
Object Number 988-18-50/12491
Display Title Mouse oracle box (divination implement)
Descriptions
Object Description Mouse oracle box (divination implement); ceramic lidded pot with horizontal division in center of pot with hole on one side. Hide tightly stretched over exterior of pot. Ceramic lid. Attached cloth handle and green tie on one side. Interior of pot has oval aluminum insert with tubes of aluminum and white beads on cotton strings.
Inventory Description Jar w/ lid, hide covered ceramic, cotton cloth handle, flat metal ornament insid
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Guro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 19 x 15 cm (6 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 988-18-50/12491
Provenance
Provenance Hamed Mohamed (10/1987-8/1988)
Collector Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
Donor Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462 Divination kit
Container
Ivory Coast
Mouse oracle
999-34-50/12883A Mouse oracle
Jar
Ivory Coast
Mouse oracle
999-34-50/12883B Mouse oracle
Jar
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.7 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.6 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.18 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.17 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.16 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.9 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.8 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.5 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast
Divination kit
988-18-50/12462.4 Divination kit
Necklace
Ivory Coast