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Skin of civet cat, used to cover ko cult objects, and basket in which they are k
Skin of civet cat, used to cover ko cult objects, and basket in which they are k
Object Number 39-32-50/3432
Display Title Skin of civet cat, used to cover ko cult objects, and basket in which they are k
Descriptions
Object Description Skin of civet cat, used to cover ko cult objects, and basket in which they are kept. (yoe)
Inventory Description Animal pelt, long tail, light/dark brown fur, folded and rolled (will not unroll
Classification
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Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Cameroon, South
Materials Animal pelt
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 13.9 x 10.5 cm (10 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-32-50/3432

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