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Bag of black magic poison
Object Number 29-76-50/H1144
Display Title Bag of black magic poison
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fur covered hide bundle, wrapped with fiber ties, red cloth and feather.
Classification
  • Medicine bundle
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Fiber, Cotton, Fur, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 30 x 3.4 x 4.7 cm (11 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H1144

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