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Round stone charm with piece of iron riveted through center (iron an old piece,
Round stone charm with piece of iron riveted through center (iron an old piece,
Object Number 39-32-50/3427
Display Title Round stone charm with piece of iron riveted through center (iron an old piece,
Descriptions
Object Description Round stone charm with piece of iron riveted through center (iron an old piece, might be original). This one of steatite of extra power due to power inherent in steatite.
Inventory Description Charm, stone, circular, perforated, metal rod through center
Classification
  • Charm
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Cameroon, South
Materials Stone, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 8.2 x 3.6 cm (3 5/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-32-50/3417

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