Wilka, as a decoction against witchcraft

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Object Number 14-4-30/85968

Display Title Wilka, as a decoction against witchcraft

Descriptions

Inventory Description Plant material in glass jar

Classification

Floral

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Quichua?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Materials Plant material

Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm (3 9/16 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)

Quantity Multiple

Label on object 85968

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