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Fragment of clam shell with medicine inside
Fragment of clam shell with medicine inside
Object Number 35-31-50/1255A
Display Title Fragment of clam shell with medicine inside
Descriptions
Inventory Description Charm, shell fragment, burnt section
Classification
  • Charm
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 4 x 0.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-31-50/1255A

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