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Turtle shell, and iron slug for use in gun
Turtle shell, and iron slug for use in gun
Object Number 20-29-50/B2338
Display Title Turtle shell, and iron slug for use in gun
Descriptions
Object Description Turtle shell, and iron slug for use in gun
Inventory Description Turtle shell, broken into 2 pieces both wrapped partially in twine
Classification
  • Shell
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bene
  • Fang
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Turtle shell, Vegetable fiber, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 23.7 x 17 cm (3 3/4 x 9 5/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 20-29-50/B2338

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