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Divining objects, pebbles from stomach of crocodile, said to swallow +
Divining objects, pebbles from stomach of crocodile, said to swallow +
Object Number 22-2-50/B3054
Display Title Divining objects, pebbles from stomach of crocodile, said to swallow +
Descriptions
Object Description Divining objects, pebbles from stomach of crocodile, said to swallow - mine of them
Inventory Description Pebbles, 5 smooth and round, 3 rough texture, part of divining outfit
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 2.4 x 2.1 cm (1 9/16 x 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object B-3054

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