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Carved discs used in gambling
Carved discs used in gambling
Object Number 18-21-50/B2099
Display Title Carved discs used in gambling
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved seed piece, incised, polished, faunal motif.
Classification
  • Game
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern; Metat, near
Materials Seed
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 2.5 x 0.4 cm (1 9/16 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 15
Label on object B2099

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