Divining object, nut of the tree mimusops djave

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Object Number 22-2-50/B3052

Display Title Divining object, nut of the tree mimusops djave

Descriptions

Inventory Description Nut, oval, dark brown, partially abraded, part of divining outfit

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Basa?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Cameroon

Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern

Materials Nut

Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm (1 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 22-2-50 / B-3052

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