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Ko shells used in ornamenting the "crown" (ntut) of Ko cult members
Ko shells used in ornamenting the "crown" (ntut) of Ko cult members
Object Number 35-31-50/1199
Display Title Ko shells used in ornamenting the "crown" (ntut) of Ko cult members
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shells, spiral, conical, dark brown, tips broken
Classification
  • Shell
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm (1 3/4 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 35-31-50/1199

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