Skip to main content
Object Number 22-2-50/B3259
Display Title Divining object
Descriptions
Object Description Divining object: scale of pangolin: "Dibai li jam" = a gathering of many people to take place soon, may be for funeral, a feast, etc.. according to question asked.
Inventory Description Charm, worked Pangolin scales, notched and perforated, traces of white pigment
Classification
  • Charm
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.1 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object B-3259; 6; 7

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3288 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit: scales of pangolin; "mongoe"
22-2-50/B3265 Divining outfit: scales of pangolin; "mongoe"
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3320 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining object
22-2-50/B3237 Divining object
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3228 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3327 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3290 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3271 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3272 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3151 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3226 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon
Divining outfit
22-2-50/B3178 Divining outfit
Charm
Cameroon