Cartridge case used as amulet

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Object Number 17-41-50/B1970

Display Title Cartridge case used as amulet

Descriptions

Inventory Description Cartridge cylindrical case, hollow, lid on one end

Classification

Bullet

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Materials Brass

Dimensions Overall: 5 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm (1 15/16 x 11/16 x 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object B1970

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