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Object Number
22-2-50/B3275
Display Title
Divining outfit
Descriptions
Object Description
Divining outfit: scale of pangolin; "monga mem ma lam" = continual good fortune - variation of #3192.
Inventory Description
Charm, 2 work'd Pangolin scales tied w/veg fib. and partially overlap, V-notches
Classification
- Charm
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms
Cameroon, southern
Materials
Pangolin scale, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 4.6 x 1.9 x 0.4 cm (1 13/16 x 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
B3275; 4
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-2-50/B3383 | Divining outfit: pangolin scales |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3187 | Divining outfit: scales of pangolin; "masae ma lam' = good joys - much joy |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3314 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3371 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3279 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3170 | Divining outfit: scale of pangolin; "mam ma lam" = good things |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3159 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3226 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3219 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3192 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3271 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
| |
| 22-2-50/B3319 | Divining outfit |
Charm
|
Cameroon
|